name
Daphne
DAF-nee
name
1
A female given name, from the Greek myth of a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
"Daphne is a fairly common name in English-speaking countries."
noun
1
Any of several ornamental shrubs in the genus Daphne, many prized for their fragrant flowers.
"She planted a daphne by the front door for its winter scent."
Word Forms
daphnes plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek δάφνη (dáphnē, "laurel, bay tree"), tied to the myth of the nymph Daphne.