Meaning & use

daisy

noun·Everyday

A small flowering plant with white petals surrounding a yellow center, common in lawns and fields.

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She picked a daisy from the meadow and tucked it behind her ear.

The children made a chain of daisies while sitting in the sunny garden.

A note on using this word

Daisy also appears in the idiom 'fresh as a daisy,' meaning feeling energetic and well-rested.

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