Dandelion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dandelion is a noun meaning (countable) The flower head or fruiting head of the dandelion plant.
Meaning
(countable) The flower head or fruiting head of the dandelion plant.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A yellow colour, like that of the flower.
- Of a yellow colour, like that of the flower.
- (countable) Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
Example Sentences
There are asexual variants among all sorts of creatures, including jellyfish, dandelions, lichens and lizards.
the sanguine hue of the poppy and the hibiscus, the gold of the daisy and dandelion, the dark green of the sorrage on either side, and the blue and purple of the blossoming mulberry and sycamore
Word Forms
- dandelions
Synonyms for dandelion
Depending on context, synonyms include blowball.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blowball, canary, fluff, taraxacum, clock, tare.
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