daphne

noun

noun

Etymology From translingual Daphne, from Ancient Greek δάφνη (dáphnē, “laurel”).

Any one of least 50 species of shrub in the genus Daphne of the family Thymelaeaceae, some of which are grown as ornamentals.

Derived terms: Chinese daphne, February daphne, flax-leaved daphne, lilac daphne, rose daphne, twin-flower daphne, winter daphne

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