HyperDic: cornflower

English > 2 senses of the word cornflower:
NOUNplantcornflower, strawflower, Uvularia grandifloraplant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
plantcornflower, bachelor's button, bluebottle, Centaurea cyanusan annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
cornflower > pronunciation
Soundskao'rnflaw.er
Rhymesbellflower ... willpower: 32 rhymes with awer...
English > cornflower: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningplant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried.
Synonymsstrawflower, Uvularia grandiflora
Member ofUvularia, genus Uvulariagenus of perennial rhizomatous herb of southern and southeastern United States
Broaderbellwort, merry bells, wild oatsAny of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowers
English > cornflower: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningAn annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers.
Synonymsbachelor's button, bluebottle, Centaurea cyanus
Member ofCentaurea, genus Centaureaknapweed
BroaderflowerA plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
Spanishaciano, azulejo, centaurea cyanus
Catalanblavet, centaurea cyanus, Centaurea cyanus

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