starflower

noun star·flow·er \-ˌflau̇(-ə)r\

Definition of STARFLOWER

: any of several plants having star-shaped pentamerous flowers; especially : any of a genus (Trientalis, especially T. borealis) of perennial herbs of the primrose family

First Known Use of STARFLOWER

1629

Rhymes with STARFLOWER

bell tower, black power, disk flower, fire tower, great power, Great Stour, half hour, H hour, ray flower, rush hour, sea power, state flower, war power, world power

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