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[daf-uh-dil] / ˈdæf ə dɪl /




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In Africa’s Lake Tanganyika, fish called daffodil cichlids also work together to raise their young.

From Slate May 10, 2026

The daffodil is one of many bred by the local plant breeder, Noel Burr, but has not been seen for at least 20 years.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2025

The daffodil is known to exist in national collections but its actual whereabouts are unknown.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2025

Twin Peaks, a tiny town near Lake Arrowhead, has planted thousands of daffodil bulbs as part of the Julie Greer Daffodil Project.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2025

Mama trying to get Father to back off was like a daffodil standing in the path of a freight train.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

Flowers played a prominent role, with a spray of daffodils bursting from one skirt or the red-orange petals of California's poppy, the state flower, cascading down a dress.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

For the Mets, the daffodils are dead and optimism has taken the first flight from LaGuardia.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

Woodland fairies carrying giant daffodils or wearing hats covered in mushrooms.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Rare pink daffodils might be growing in your garden - could you spot one?

From BBC Mar. 6, 2026

The daffodils are popping up in the beds.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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