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asphodel
[ as-fuh-del ]
noun
- any of various southern European plants of the genera Asphodelus and Asphodeline, of the lily family, having white, pink, or yellow flowers in elongated clusters.
- any of various other plants, as the daffodil.
asphodel
/ ˈæsfəˌdɛl /
noun
- any of various S European liliaceous plants of the genera Asphodelus and Asphodeline, having clusters of white or yellow flowers Compare bog asphodel
- any of various other plants, such as the daffodil
- an unidentified flower of Greek legend, probably a narcissus, said to cover the Elysian fields
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of asphodel1
C16: from Latin asphodelus, from Greek asphodelos, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences
Doubtless the dispute is still being carried on between these chieftains from their beds of asphodel and moly in Elysium.
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The asphodel was a favourite plant among the ancients, who were in the habit of planting it round their tombs.
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They know not how much more the half is than the whole, nor what great advantage there is in mallow and asphodel 1301.
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As she rose and stretched forth her slender hand, he gave her the asphodel cluster, but was careful not to touch her fingers.
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With the promise to be at the same place again on the morrow, she takes leave of him, after she has obtained the asphodel cluster.
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