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| dai·sy [ dáyzee ] (plural dai·sies) |
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1. tall plant: a tall flowering plant. Flowers: large white petals around a yellow center. Native to: Europe, Asia, North America. Latin name Chrysanthemum leucanthemum.
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2. low-growing flowering plant: a low-growing wild plant, with cultivated varieties. Flowers: white or pinkish white petals, yellow center. Native to: Europe. Latin name Bellis perennis.
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3. young Girl Scout: a preschool-age member of the Girl Scouts
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4. excellent person or thing: a person or thing regarded as first-rate or excellent
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| [ Old English dæges eage "day's eye"; because the flower opens in daylight and closes at night] |
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