Daphne

Translation of "daphne" into Russian

Noun

/ˈdæf.ni/

daphne

daphnes pl

The garden was filled with the sweet scent of daphne.

Сад был наполнен сладким ароматом дафны.

Noun

/ˈdæf.ni/

A type of flowering shrub belonging to the genus Daphne, known for its fragrant flowers and often poisonous berries.

The garden was filled with the sweet scent of daphne in full bloom.

Proper noun

A female given name of Greek origin, meaning “laurel.”

Daphne was excited to start her new job on Monday.

In Greek mythology, a naiad who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo’s pursuit.

In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Daphne prays for deliverance and is turned into a tree.