Daphne Definition

dăfnē
noun
Any of a genus (Daphne) of small evergreen shrubs of the mezereum family, with fragrant flowers.
Webster's New World
A nymph who is changed by her father into a laurel tree so that she may escape Apollo's advances.
Webster's New World
A feminine name.
Webster's New World
pronoun

(Greek mythology) A dryad pursued by Apollo, who was turned into a laurel tree by the river god Peneus.

Wiktionary
A female given name.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Daphne

Noun

Singular:
daphne
Plural:
daphnes

Origin of Daphne

  • From Ancient Greek δάφνη (daphnē, “laurel”, “bay”).

    From Wiktionary

  • From the Ancient Greek δάφνη (daphnē, “laurel”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin daphnē laurel from Greek

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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