daphnioid

/dæfˈnaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or related to Daphne, a genus of flowering plants.

“The daphnioid flowers were a key feature of the garden’s design.”

2. noun

A plant of the genus Daphne, especially Daphne mezereum.

“The daphnioid was a popular ornamental plant in ancient Greece.”

Synonyms

  • daphne-like
  • laurel-like

Antonyms

  • unlaurel-like
  • unlike Daphne