narciso

narcissus, daffodil

noun nar-CHEE-zoh Rare

Origin: Greek Narkissos, the mythological youth who fell in love with his own reflection

Also means

narcissist (figurative)

Usage Note

Narciso is both the flower (daffodil/narcissus) and, figuratively, a vain person obsessed with their own appearance — è un vero narciso (he is a real narcissist). The psychological term is narcisismo. The flower blooms in early spring and is common in Italian gardens and alpine meadows.

Examples

"I narcisi fioriscono in primavera nei prati."

Natural Translation

Daffodils bloom in spring in the meadows.

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