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narcissus

nar·cis·sus

UK/nɑː(r)ˈsɪsəs/ US/nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ rare

noun

1.

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

2.

(Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection

Origin

Borrowed from Latin narcissus, from Ancient Greek νάρκισσος (nárkissos), ultimately either from Pre-Greek or related to νάρκη (nárkē).

Phrases

  • narcissus-flowered anemone

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