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daisy

UK/ˈdeɪzi/ US/ˈdeɪzi/ common slang

noun

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any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

Origin

Three possible origins: * Americanized form of a French habitational surname, from either of two places called Aisy. * Variant of the Irish surname Dacey. * From the flower name, probably used as a nickname.

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