nergiz
Definition of nergiz
narcissus, daffodil
Other forms
nergis, nergîz
Etymology
PIE root *(s)nerq- "to turn, twist",
Greek narkē "numbness",
Possibly from Kurdish nêrk or nêrg "stamen or root of a flower",
nêrg "strong, strict, dense".
Historical records
"ew nergîse kale, ne minî hêşt, ne kala..." [1791-1855, Nalî Şarezorî]
Updated on March 6, 2023