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helianthus

/ˌhiːliˈænθəs/ /ˌhiliˈænθəs/

Meanings
noun
Any plant, of the genus Helianthus, having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays; the sunflowers

Examples :

"The field was ablaze with yellow, a sea of helianthus reaching for the sun. "
plant vegetable nature biology seed agriculture food

Related Words

Illustration reaching

reaching verb

/ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

"He reached for a weapon that was on the table."

Illustration heads

heads noun

/hɛdz/

The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs.

"Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite."

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration yellow

yellow noun

/jɛlə/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/

The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

"The sunflower's bright yellow petals attracted many bees. "

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sunflowers noun

/ˈsʌn.ˌflaʊ.ɚz/

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.

"The sunflowers in Grandma's garden are a beautiful sight, with their large, yellow flower heads. "

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showy adjective

/ˈʃəʊ.i/

(sometimes derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye

"The student's new shoes were very showy, attracting a lot of attention in the classroom. "

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flower noun

/ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ /ˈfloʊɚ/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The bright red flower in the garden attracted many butterflies. "

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florets noun

/ˈflɔːrɪts/ /ˈflɒrɪts/

A small flower, especially one of a cluster in a composite flower.

"The broccoli head is made up of many small, green florets. "

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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ablaze adjective

/əˈbleɪz/

Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire.

"The old barn was ablaze, with flames reaching high into the night sky. "