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nounˈdafniˈdæfni A small, typically evergreen Eurasian shrub with sweet-scented flowers. Genus Daphne, family Thymelaeaceae: several species Example sentencesExamples - In March and April alone, daphne, forsythia, camellias, Japanese quince and lilacs continue in bloom.
- Camellias and sweet-smelling daphnes and jasmines often bloom in February in the south.
- In front of the large shrubs are winter-blooming daphne and hellebores, ferns, ‘Pia’ dwarf hydrangeas, and a red laceleaf Japanese maple.
- The aim of the expedition was to look at rhododendrons in the wild and collect seed of daphne bholoua.
- Winter daphne blooms in clusters of highly fragrant, light purple flowers in late winter or spring.
- Everyone covets winter daphne for its swooningly sweet pink flowers.
OriginLate Middle English (denoting the laurel or bay tree): from Greek daphnē, from the name of the nymph Daphne. proper nounˈdafniˈdæfni Greek Mythology A nymph who was turned into a laurel bush to save her from the amorous pursuit of Apollo. nounˈdafnēˈdæfni A small Eurasian shrub with sweet-scented flowers and, typically, evergreen leaves. 瑞香属植物;月桂树 Genus Daphne, family Thymelaeaceae: several species, including mezereon and spurge laurel Example sentencesExamples - Winter daphne blooms in clusters of highly fragrant, light purple flowers in late winter or spring.
- Camellias and sweet-smelling daphnes and jasmines often bloom in February in the south.
- In March and April alone, daphne, forsythia, camellias, Japanese quince and lilacs continue in bloom.
- In front of the large shrubs are winter-blooming daphne and hellebores, ferns, ‘Pia’ dwarf hydrangeas, and a red laceleaf Japanese maple.
- Everyone covets winter daphne for its swooningly sweet pink flowers.
- The aim of the expedition was to look at rhododendrons in the wild and collect seed of daphne bholoua.
OriginLate Middle English (denoting the laurel or bay tree): from Greek daphnē, from the name of the nymph Daphne. proper nounˈdæfniˈdafnē Greek Mythology A nymph who was turned into a laurel bush to save her from the amorous pursuit of Apollo. |