cornflower
Definition
- Noun:
- A plant with showy flowers: An annual Eurasian plant (Centaurea cyanus) cultivated in North America, known for its bright blue, purple, pink, or white flower heads.
- A plant with yellow flowers: A plant (Stokesia laevis) of the southern and southeastern United States, grown for its yellow flowers which can be dried.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The field was dotted with the vibrant blue of cornflowers.
- She dried the yellow cornflowers for a winter bouquet.
Advanced Usage
- As a color descriptor: The term "cornflower blue" is commonly used to describe a specific shade of light, vivid blue.
- She wore a dress in a beautiful cornflower blue.
Variants and Related Words
- Cornflower blue (noun/adjective): The specific light blue color typical of the common cornflower's petals.
Synonyms
- Bachelor's button: A common name for the blue-flowered .
- Bluebottle: Another common name for the same plant.
Noun
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an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
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plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
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