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Vocabulary Entry
narcissus
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A genus of spring perennial plants of the Amaryllidaceae family, commonly known for their trumpet-shaped flowers.
Example Sentences
"The narcissus bloomed beautifully in the garden this spring."
"She picked a bunch of narcissus flowers for the table."
"In mythology, Narcissus was a youth who fell in love with his own reflection."
V
verb
To gaze at oneself in admiration or self-absorption (derived from the myth of Narcissus).
Example Sentences
"He spent hours narcissussing in front of the mirror."
"It's not healthy to narcissuss too much about your looks."
"She cautioned him not to narcissuss too often, as it could lead to vanity."