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daphne

Daph·ne
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [daf-nee]
    • /ˈdæf ni/
    • /ˈdæf.ni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [daf-nee]
    • /ˈdæf ni/

Definitions of daphne word

  • noun daphne any shrub of the Eurasian thymelaeaceous genus Daphne, such as the mezereon and spurge laurel: ornamentals with shiny evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers 3
  • noun daphne a nymph who was saved from the amorous attentions of Apollo by being changed into a laurel tree 3
  • noun daphne a feminine name 3
  • noun daphne a nymph who is changed by her father into a laurel tree so that she may escape Apollo's advances 3
  • noun daphne any of a genus (Daphne) of small evergreen shrubs of the mezereum family, with fragrant flowers 3
  • noun daphne a shrub, Daphne mezereum, native to Eurasia, having clusters of fragrant purplish flowers. 1

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Parts of speech for Daphne

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daphne popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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