English Explanatory Dictionary

paperwhite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bulbous perennial, of species Narcissus papyraceus, native to the Mediterranean region, with fragrant bunches of white flowers.
  2. A perennial ornamental plant (Narcissus tazetta).

Word forms

paperwhite paperwhites

Etymology

From paper + white.

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