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Narcissus

Verb / nɑ:ˈrsɪsʌs / Another word for narcissus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a plant with yellow or white flowers that bloom in the spring

Synonyms & similar words

narcissus daffodil jonquil bulb hyacinth tulip crocus iris lilac snowdrop violet anemone bluebell carnation chrysanthemum daisy geranium lavender marigold peony poppy

Example sentences

  1. I planted some narcissus bulbs in my garden.
  2. My mom picked some beautiful narcissus flowers.
  3. The narcissus flowers smell so good.

Quotes

  • 'The narcissus and the lily / Are fairer far than they.'/ For the deadliest weeds of the tangled wildwood / Are dear to the heart of the faery child.' - William Butler Yeats
  • 'The narcissus is a flower, And the lily is a bell / And the tiniest bit of dandelion / Is a little wishing-well.' - Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • 'The narcissus of human freedom / Is blooming in the world / It is a flower that is now in the bud / And yet its fragrance pervades the atmosphere.' - Hazrat Inayat Khan

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