daphne
word
/ˈdæfni/
DAF-nee
/dˈæfni/
DAF-nee
Definition
Daphne is a small shrub with pink, white, or purple flowers that often smell sweet. It is grown as a garden plant.
Usage & Nuances
This is mainly a gardening and plant-name word, not an everyday general noun. In English it is usually capitalized as 'Daphne' when used as a person’s name, but lowercase 'daphne' when referring to the plant genus.
Spanish: dafne (planta)Portuguese (BR): dáfne (planta)Portuguese (PT): dafne (planta)Chinese (Simplified): 瑞香属植物Chinese (Traditional): 瑞香屬植物Hindi: डैफ्नी पौधाArabic: الدَّفْنِيَّة (نبات)Bengali: ড্যাফনে (গাছ)Russian: дафна (растение)Japanese: ジンチョウゲVietnamese: daphne - hoa thuỵ tiênKorean: 서향Turkish: dafne (bitki)Urdu: ڈیفنی (پودا)Indonesian: daphne - hoa thụy tiên
Example Sentences
The daphne in our yard has white flowers.
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My mother planted a daphne by the door.
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This daphne smells very sweet in spring.
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We bought a daphne because everyone said the flowers smell amazing.
natural
If you want something small but fragrant, a daphne is a great choice.
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The daphne finally bloomed, and now the whole front walk smells lovely.
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