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narcissus

/ˈnɑːr.sɪ.səs/ noun · British & US
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What does narcissus mean?

noun

A type of flowering plant with showy, fragrant flowers, often associated with Greek mythology. In psychology, a person with an excessive interest in themselves and their appearance.

Example

"The garden was filled with narcissus, their bright yellow and white flowers swaying gently in the breeze."

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