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Noun: narcissus (narcissi,narcissuses)  naa(r)'si-sus
  1. Bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
    "Narcissus flowers heralded the arrival of spring"
Noun: Narcissus
  1. (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection

Derived forms: narcissi, narcissuses

Type of: bulbous plant, mythical being

Part of: genus Narcissus

Encyclopedia: Narcissus, Saint