daphne
IPA: dˈæfni
Root Word: Daphne
noun
- (Greek mythology) 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.
- Any one of least 50 species of shrub in the genus Daphne of the family Thymelaeaceae, some of which are grown as ornamentals.
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Examples of "daphne" in Sentences
- I would consider it to be in Daphne.
- Fred and Daphne become a couple again.
- The town is proud of the Daphne mitology.
- Thanks for your work on the Daphne article.
- Daphne is known to be a female's first name.
- Daphne is also a recording artist and songwriter.
- Peneios sends for Daphne to care for the visitor.
- Daphne is surprised to see Ethan at the competition.
- The chaste girl Daphne sings a hymn of praise to nature.
- For info on he and the first love Daphne, google Apollo and Daphne.