sunflower

noun sun·flow·er \-ˌflau̇(-ə)r\

: a tall plant that has very large yellow flowers and that produces seeds which can be eaten

Full Definition of SUNFLOWER

: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil

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First Known Use of SUNFLOWER

1597

Rhymes with SUNFLOWER

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

SUNFLOWER Defined for Kids

sunflower

noun sun·flow·er \ˈsən-ˌflau̇-ər\

Definition of SUNFLOWER for Kids

: a tall plant often grown for its large flower heads with brown center and yellow petals or for its edible oily seeds

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