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 narcissus narcissus /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

noun

  1. Bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters  ( narcissus )
    bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
     The garden was in full bloom with clusters of white and yellow narcissus flowers.
    The garden was in full bloom with clusters of white and yellow narcissus flowers.

 Narcissus

  1. (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection  ( Narcissus )
    (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
     Overwhelmed by his beauty, Narcissus spent days gazing at his reflection in a pond.
    Overwhelmed by his beauty, Narcissus spent days gazing at his reflection in a pond.


 destiny destiny /ˈdɛstəni/

noun

  1. () An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future  ( destiny , fate )
    an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
      He believed that his destiny was to become a world-renowned musician.
    He believed that his destiny was to become a world-renowned musician.
  2. () The ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)  ( destiny , fate )
    the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)
     We are helpless in the face of destiny
    we are helpless in the face of destiny
  3. Your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)  ( destiny , portion , circs [Informal, British] , circumstances , fate , fortune , lot , luck )
    your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
     Whatever my fortune may be
    whatever my fortune may be
     Deserved a better fate
    deserved a better fate
     Has a happy lot
    has a happy lot
     The luck of the Irish
    the luck of the Irish
     A victim of circumstances
    a victim of circumstances
     Success that was her portion
    success that was her portion


 green hellebore green hellebore /ɡriːn ˈhɛlɪbɔːr/

noun

  1. Deciduous plant with large deep green pedate leaves and nodding saucer-shaped green flowers  ( green hellebore , Helleborus viridis )
    deciduous plant with large deep green pedate leaves and nodding saucer-shaped green flowers


 applause applause /əˈplɔz/

noun

  1. () A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together  ( hand clapping , clapping , applause )
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
      The audience erupted in applause after the captivating performance.
    The audience erupted in applause after the captivating performance.