buttercup

/'bʌtəkʌp/
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buttercup

A child picks a yellow buttercup in a sunny meadow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A flowering plant: A buttercup is any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Ranunculus, typically having glossy yellow flowers with five petals.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The field was dotted with bright yellow buttercups.
    • She picked a small bouquet of buttercups and daisies.
Advanced Usage
  • "Buttercup yellow": A specific shade of bright, cheerful yellow, named after the flower's color.
    • She painted her room a lovely buttercup yellow.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ranunculus (n): The scientific genus name for buttercups and related plants.
    • The florist had a beautiful arrangement of ranunculus.
Synonyms
  • Crowfoot: A common name for some plants in the buttercup family, often referring to their divided leaf shape.
  • Goldcup: An occasional poetic name for a buttercup, referring to its cup-shaped, golden flower.
buttercup

A child picks a yellow buttercup in a sunny meadow.

Noun
  1. any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus