cornflower

Meanings

• noun

  A type of blue flower that belongs to the daisy family.

  - "The cornflower is a popular flower in Europe and North America."
  - "Cornflowers are often used in bouquets and gardens."
  - "The cornflower is the state flower of Tennessee."

• noun

  A type of cereal made from corn.

  - "I like to eat cornflower for breakfast."
  - "Cornflower is often served with milk and sugar."
  - "Cornflower is also known as corn flakes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bachelor's button , bluebottle , chicory button , common chicory , horseweed , ragged sailor , succory

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cornflower
dower , power , tower , flower

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Variants

List of all variants of cornflower that leads to same result
cornflower , cornflowers , bachelor's button , bachelor's buttons , cornflower blue , cornflower blues

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Etymology

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The name 'cornflower' comes from the Old English word 'cynebelanfleoge', which means 'blue corn flower'.

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Trivia

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1. The cornflower is also known as the Bachelor's Button or the Corn Marigold.

2. The cornflower is often used as a food source for livestock.

3. The cornflower is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Daisy family: The cornflower belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is also known as the daisy family.

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Culture

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The cornflower has been used as a symbol of courage and remembrance in Europe, particularly in France and Germany. It was often worn by soldiers during times of war.

How to Memorize "cornflower"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blue flower with a white center. This is the cornflower.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cornflower with the color blue and the idea of courage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Courageous Blue Flower' to remember the name 'cornflower'.

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