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daphne Definition and Meaning in English (daphne definition)

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Daphne definition: Daphne is a genus of flowering plants in the family Thymelaeaceae, known for their fragrant flowers and often poisonous berries.

Definitions of Daphne

  1. 1noun

    Daphne is a genus of flowering plants in the family Thymelaeaceae, known for their fragrant flowers and often poisonous berries.

  2. 2noun

    In Greek mythology, Daphne was a naiad, a minor nature deity associated with springs, who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.

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“The daphne bush in the garden has started to bloom with beautiful pink flowers.”

“Be careful, as some species of daphne have poisonous berries.”

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Daphne definition: Daphne is a genus of flowering plants in the family Thymelaeaceae, known for their fragrant flowers and often poisonous berries.
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'Daphne' translates to 'daphne' in English. Daphne definition: Daphne is a genus of flowering plants in the family Thymelaeaceae, known for their fragrant flowers and often poisonous berries.
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