sunflower
/ˈsʌnˌflaʊə/
Meanings
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noun
A large flowering plant belonging to the daisy family, whose head resembles a sun with its radiating petals.
- "The sunflower is a popular plant in many gardens due to its attractive appearance."
- "Sunflowers follow the sun across the sky each day, a behavior known as heliotropism."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sunflowerdower , power , flower
Variants
List of all variants of sunflower that leads to same resultsunflower , sunflowers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The name sunflower comes from the plant's ability to follow the sun, which was thought to resemble the sun in the sky.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Sunflowers are the largest flowering plant in the world.
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The sunflower's seeds are a rich source of nutrients and are often used in bird feed.
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Sunflowers can grow up to 12 feet tall.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Heliotropism: The sunflower's ability to follow the sun's movement is called heliotropism.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Sunflowers have been used in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, sunflowers were associated with the sun god Ra. In Native American cultures, sunflowers were used for food and medicine.
How to Memorize "sunflower"
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visualize
- Imagine a large, bright yellow flower with radiating petals that resemble the sun.
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associate
- Associate the sunflower with the sun and the warmth of summer.
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mnemonics
- Sunflowers follow the sun, so remember the word 'sunflower' starts with the letter 'S'.
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