ˈdeɪzɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a a
small composite plant, Bellis perennis,
bearing flowers
each with a
yellow disc and white rays. b
any other plant with daisy-like flowers,
esp.
the larger
ox-eye daisy, the
Michaelmas daisy, or the
Shasta daisy. 2 sl. a first-rate
specimen of
anything. ødaisy-chain a
string of daisies threaded
together. daisy-cutter Cricket a ball bowled so as to
roll along the ground. daisy
wheel Computing a disc of spokes extending radially
from a
central hub, each terminating in a
printing character, used as a
printer in
word processors and typewriters.
pushing up the daisies sl.
dead and buried. [OE dóges eage day's
eye, the
flower opening in the morning]