sunflower

English

/ˈsʌnˌflaʊ.ɚ/, /ˈsʌnˌflaʊə/

noun
Definitions
  • Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.
  • A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.
  • (informal) Any flat, radially symmetric organic compound such as coronene

Etymology

Compound from English sun + English flower.

Origin

English

flower

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