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noun

A bulbous perennial, of species Narcissus papyraceus, native to the Mediterranean region, with fragrant bunches of white flowers.

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Meanings

nounpaperwhite (plural paperwhites)

plural paperwhites

  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).

Origin

From paper + white.

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Translations

Finnish vititasetti, tasetti
  • vititasettiNarcissus papyraceus
  • tasettiNarcissus tazetta
Turkish Çin nergisi
  • Çin nergisiNarcissus tazetta
Cite this entry
APA

paperwhite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paperwhite

MLA

“paperwhite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paperwhite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paperwhite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paperwhite.

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