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Daphne Definition & Meaning

daphne
noun
  1. any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
  2. (Greek mythology) a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo

"Daphne" in song lyrics

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  • "Catch me in St. Valencia getting head from Daphne"
    Black Rose Kartel — Most Hated
  • "You be dead, on your way to Daphne"
    Free Murda — Feet and Hands
  • "Princess Peach and Princess Daphne"
    Random f/ Beefy, MC Lars, Tina Root — Reaping Beauty (Bayonetta)

Words that rhyme with daphne

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Frequently asked questions

What does daphne mean?
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers (Greek mythology) a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo
What part of speech is daphne?
Daphne is a noun.
How many definitions does daphne have?
Daphne has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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