<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Classical Mythology: A nymph who, when pursued by Apollo, was saved by being changed into a laurel tree</li><li>(lowercase) Botany: Any Eurasian shrub belonging to the genus Daphne, certain species of which, as D. mezereum, are cultivated for their fragrant flowers</li><li>A female given name</li></ul>