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Synonyms
Etymology
1. sunflower
noun. ['ˈsʌnˌflaʊɝ'] any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays.
Synonyms
- Helianthus angustifolius
- Jerusalem artichoke
- Maximilian's sunflower
- showy sunflower
- mirasol
- Helianthus maximilianii
- Helianthus giganteus
- Helianthus annuus
- Helianthus petiolaris
- flower
- Helianthus laetiflorus
- common sunflower
- giant sunflower
- girasol
- Indian potato
- genus Helianthus
- helianthus
- prairie sunflower
- tall sunflower
- Helianthus tuberosus
- Jerusalem artichoke sunflower
Etymology
- flower (English)
- flour (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sun (English)
- sunne (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Sunflower
- belflower
- bellflower
- cauliflower
- coneflower
- cornflower
- fillauer
- mayflower
- safflower
- wallflower
- wildflower
Sentences with sunflower
1. Verb, base form
The sprouts they taste similar to sunflower seed sprouts and are a nutritious addition to sandwiches and salads.
2. Adjective, comparative
As a cooking oil, sunflower oil has a delicate taste and is good for frying and baking.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Corn grows very tall, so it doesn't have to compete with sunflower plants for sunlight.
