"Daffodil" meaning in English

See Daffodil in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From the daffodil flower, used since the end of the 19th century. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Daffodil
  1. (rare) A female given name from English. Tags: rare Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Daffodil-en-name-2onTjvcs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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