daisy
UK: ˈdeɪzi | US: ˈdeɪzi
n. A small flowering plant of the aster family, typically with white petals and a yellow center.
n. (Informal) An excellent or outstanding person or thing (e.g., "She's a daisy!").
The word "daisy" originates from Old English dæges ēage, literally "day's eye," because the flower opens its petals at dawn and closes them at dusk, resembling an eye that greets the day. This poetic metaphor reflects the plant’s diurnal rhythm and vivid appearance.
The field was dotted with white daisies swaying in the breeze.
She wore a crown of daisies in her hair during the summer festival.
"You're a daisy if you do!" he exclaimed, praising her clever idea.
The daisy’s yellow center contrasts beautifully with its white petals.
Children often make daisy chains by threading the stems together.