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cornflower

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: cornflower

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n
plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
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n
an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: cornflower
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n plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried

Synonyms:
Uvularia grandiflora, strawflower
Type of:
bellwort, merry bells, wild oats
any of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowers
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n an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers

Synonyms:
Centaurea cyanus, bachelor's button, bluebottle
Type of:
flower
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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