asphodel

Meaning

Noun

  • Flowering plants of the family Asphodelaceae, especially Asphodelus ramosus and Asphodelus albus (species); the flowers of these plants.
  • The flower said to carpet Hades, and a favorite food of the dead.

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek ἀσφόδελος. daffodil.

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