Meaning of the word narcissus in English
What does narcissus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
narcissus
US /nɑːrˈsɪs.əs/
UK /nɑːˈsɪs.əs/
Noun
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a bulbous Eurasian plant of the lily family, typically with white or yellow flowers comprising a trumpet-shaped corona surrounded by six petal-like segments. Narcissi include the daffodil and jonquil.
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The garden was filled with fragrant narcissus blooms.
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She planted several narcissus bulbs in the fall.
2.
a beautiful youth in Greek mythology who pined away for love of his own reflection and was turned into the narcissus flower.
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The myth of Narcissus warns against excessive self-love.
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He was so captivated by his own reflection, much like Narcissus.