narcissi

nar·cis·sus

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nahr-sis-uh s]
- /nɑrˈsɪs əs/
- /nɑːˈsɪs.əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahr-sis-uh s]
- /nɑrˈsɪs əs/

Definitions of narcissi word

noun plural narcissi any bulbous plant belonging to the genus Narcissus, of the amaryllis family, having showy yellow or white flowers with a cup-shaped corona. 1
noun plural narcissi the flower of any of these plants. 1
noun plural narcissi (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. a youth who fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool and wasted away from unsatisfied desire, whereupon he was transformed into the flower. 1
noun narcissi Plural form of narcissus. 1
noun narcissi narcissi is a plural form of narcissus. 0

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Origin of narcissi

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Latin < Greek nárkissos plant name, traditionally connected, by virtue of plant's narcotic effects, with nárkē numbness, torpor. See narcotic

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Parts of speech for Narcissi

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exclamation

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narcissi popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for narcissi

noun narcissi

fops — Plural form of fop.

Just one Synonym for narcissi