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daisy

/ˈdeɪzi/

NOUN

1. A flowering plant with white petals and a yellow center

A small flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, typically characterized by a central yellow disk surrounded by white or brightly colored petals. The term also refers to various related flowering plants with similar flower heads.

1.1. Common daisy species

Used to identify the common European daisy (Bellis perennis), a small perennial flowering plant with a yellow central disk and white ray petals, commonly found in lawns, meadows, and gardens.

Synonyms

  • common daisy
  • English daisy
  • Bellis perennis

Examples

  • The morning sun highlighted each daisy in the field, creating a sea of white and yellow.
  • As she walked through the garden, she plucked a single daisy and tucked it behind her ear.
  • She picked a daisy from the meadow and placed it in a small glass vase.

Related Words

  • Asteraceae
  • Bellis
  • wildflower
  • perennial
  • flower head
  • ray florets
  • disk florets
  • meadow
  • lawn

1.2. Flowering plants of the daisy family

Used more broadly for various flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family or other species commonly called daisies because of their characteristic flower heads.

Synonyms

  • marguerite
  • oxeye daisy
  • Shasta daisy

Examples

  • The garden contained several varieties of daisy, each with distinctive colors and petal arrangements.
  • The hillside was covered with wild daisies and other colorful flowering plants.
  • She planted a row of marguerites and Shasta daisies along the garden path.

Related Words

  • aster
  • chrysanthemum
  • coneflower
  • sunflower
  • black-eyed Susan
  • fleabane
  • marigold
  • wildflower
  • blossom
  • inflorescence

NOUN

2. An excellent or outstanding person or thing

A person or thing considered exceptionally good, attractive, impressive, or remarkable in quality, appearance, or performance. This is an informal and figurative use of the noun.

2.1. Excellent things and outstanding achievements

Used informally to describe something exceptionally good, impressive, valuable, or successful, such as an outstanding product, performance, achievement, or possession.

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Examples

  • The new sports car is a real daisy, combining excellent performance with beautiful design.
  • Everyone agreed that the latest production was a daisy, earning enthusiastic reviews from critics.
  • The antique clock was a daisy among the many ordinary items in the collection.

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2.2. Attractive and desirable people

Used informally to describe an exceptionally attractive, charming, or desirable person, particularly someone who stands out because of their appearance or personal appeal.

Synonyms

Examples

  • Everyone at the party thought she was a real daisy.
  • He described his new girlfriend as an absolute daisy.
  • The actress was considered a daisy in the golden age of Hollywood.

Related Words