Sunflower

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈsÊŒnËŒflaʊəɹ/

Origin

sun + flower

Full definition of sunflower

Noun

1. Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers
1. The commonly cultivated species, , a native of America.
2. (colour) a bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

Derived terms

• sunflowerlike
• sunflower oil
• sunflowery
• The Sunflower State

Related terms

• sunchoke