# paperwhite

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #78,915

## Definitions
1. A bulbous perennial, of species Narcissus papyraceus, native to the Mediterranean region, with fragrant bunches of white flowers.
2. A perennial ornamental plant (Narcissus tazetta).

## Etymology
From paper + white.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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