daisy

English

/ˈdeɪ.zi/

noun
Definitions
  • A wild flowering plant Bellis perennis of the Asteraceae family, with a yellow head and white petals
  • Many other flowering plants of various species.
  • (Cockney rhyming slang) A boot or other footwear.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English dayesye inherited from Old English dæġes ēage (daisy, day's eye).

Origin

Old English

dæġes ēage

Gloss

daisy, day's eye

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