What does cornflower mean?
Cornflower means A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields)..
Cornflower
/ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ · noun
Meaning
A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields)..
Definitions by Sense
- A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields).
- A plant of the species Cichorium intybus.
- A color, cornflower blue.
- Synonym of cornflower blue, a shade of blue similar to that of the usual cornflower.
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Synonyms for cornflower
Antonyms for cornflower
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Word Forms
- cornflowers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cornflower?
Common synonyms include bachelor's button, basket flower, bluebottle, boutonniere flower.
What is the opposite of cornflower?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cornflower in a sentence?
Use cornflower where its definition matches the intended context.
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