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daffodil

[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

This daffodil is one of many bred by the plantswoman Sarah Backhouse.

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

Annie bent toward the sun of that circus like a March daffodil, blooming full.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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

With its cream-coloured, old stone buildings and blankets of bright yellow daffodils, the village appears to be an unlikely location for fly-tipping, even if the litter in question retails at more than £10 a bottle.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

They formed a long line at the door of Ashton Place that stretched the full length of the curved driveway, past the formal gardens and the blooming daffodils, and onto the grassy lawn.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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