Meaning and usage of the word daisy in English

Meaning of vocabulary daisy

daisynoun

hoa cúc

/ˈdeɪzi//ˈdeɪzi/

Origin of the word daisy

The word "daisy" has a fascinating history. The term "daisy" is believed to have originated from the Old English phrase "daeges eise", meaning "day's eye". This refers to the way the petals of the flower unfold in the morning, resembling the sun's rays, and then close at night, much like the cyclical movement of the sun. The term "day's eye" was later shortened to simply "daisy". The name stuck, and the flower has been known by this charming name ever since. It's interesting to note that the term "daisy" doesn't actually refer to a specific type of flower, but rather a group of flowering plants that belong to the Bellis genus, commonly known as true daisies.

Vocabulary summary daisy

typenoun

meaning(botany) chrysanthemum

meaningthe best people, the best things; the most beautiful things

meaning(slang) die, sleep with worms

Example of vocabulary daisynamespace

  • The meadow was covered in a sea of yellow as far as the eye could see, dotted with cheerful daisies.
  • Little Emily couldn't resist picking a bunch of daisies from the garden to make a pretty daisy chain.
  • The exuberant daisies added a splash of color to the otherwise dull front yard.
  • The daisies in the baby's hand served as a source of innocent amusement as she giggled excitedly.
  • The petals of daisies splashed in the rain, looking like delicate umbrellas protecting nature's bounty.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary daisy

Idioms of vocabulary daisy

be pushing up (the) daisies
(old-fashioned, humorous)to be dead and buried in the ground

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