"Daisy Buchanan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Daisy Buchanans [plural]
Etymology: From the character of the novel The Great Gatsby. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Daisy Buchanan (plural Daisy Buchanans)
  1. A woman or girl perceived in an idealized and unrealistic way, especially by the males around her; a naive, careless and beautiful woman. Wikipedia link: The Great Gatsby
    Sense id: en-Daisy_Buchanan-en-noun-gZyeXa-X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Fictional characters
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