Daphne
(noun) (Greek mythology) a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo
daphne
(noun) any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
daphne (plural daphnes)
Any one of least 50 species of shrub in the genus Daphne of the family Thymelaeaceae, some of which are grown as ornamentals.
Daphne
(Greek god) A dryad pursued by Apollo, who was turned into a laurel tree by the river god Peneus.
(astronomy) 41 Daphne, a main belt asteroid.
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary
Daph"ne, n. Etym: [L., a laurel tree, from Gr. .]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of diminutive Shrubs, mostly evergreen, and with fragrant blossoms.
2. (Myth.)
Definition: A nymph of Diana, fabled to have been changed into a laurel tree.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 March 2025
(adjective) (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; “staccato applause”; “a staccato command”; “staccato notes”
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