Asphodel Meaning in English
word
ˈæsfədɛl
AS-fuh-del
ɐsfˈəʊdəl
uhs-FOH-duhl
Definition
An asphodel is a type of flowering plant with white or yellow star-shaped flowers, known from ancient literature and sometimes associated with the afterlife in Greek mythology.
Usage & Nuances
"Asphodel" is formal and mainly used in literary, poetic, or botanical contexts. It often appears in references to mythology or classical literature. Not commonly used in daily conversation.
Spanish: asfódeloPortuguese (BR): asfódeloPortuguese (PT): asfódeloChinese (Simplified): 水仙百合Chinese (Traditional): 水仙百合Hindi: एस्फोडेलArabic: الإسفوديلBengali: অ্যাসফোডেল (ফুলের নাম)Russian: асфодельJapanese: アスフォデルVietnamese: hoa thiên lý (asphodel) - cây asphodelKorean: 아스포델Turkish: asfodel - asfodel çiçeğiUrdu: ایسفوڈیل (پودے کا نام)Indonesian: asphodel - bunga asphodel
Example Sentences
The garden was full of asphodel.
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I read about asphodel in a Greek myth.
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The asphodel has beautiful white flowers.
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Poets often mention asphodel when describing peaceful fields.
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In mythology, souls walked through fields of asphodel after death.
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You don't see asphodel much outside books on ancient plants.
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