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buttercup
noun but·ter·cup \-ˌkəp\
: a wild plant that has small yellow flowers that are shaped like cups
Full Definition of BUTTERCUP
: any of a genus (Ranunculus of the family Ranunculaceae, the buttercup family) of herbs with yellow or white flowers and alternate leaves
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First Known Use of BUTTERCUP
1777
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BUTTERCUP Defined for Kids
buttercup
noun but·ter·cup \ˈbə-tər-ˌkəp\
Definition of BUTTERCUP for Kids
: a common wildflower with bright yellow blossoms
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