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cornflower

/ˈkɔːrn.flaʊ.ər/

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈkɔːrn.flaʊ.ər/

A noun referring to either a plant from the southern and southeastern United States cultivated for its yellow flowers that can be dried, or an annual Eurasian plant grown in North America with showy heads of blue, purple, pink, or white flowers.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее либо растение с юга и юго-востока США, выращиваемое ради жёлтых цветков, которые можно сушить, либо однолетнее евразийское растение, культивируемое в Северной Америке, с яркими головками синих, фиолетовых, розовых или белых цветов.
  1. Yellow cornflower (U.S. variant) B1 formal american

    A plant native to the southern and southeastern United States, cultivated for its yellow flowers which are often dried for decorative purposes.

    • The yellow cornflower is a popular choice for dried flower arrangements.
    • Farmers in the Southeast grow cornflower for its bright yellow blooms.
    • She pressed a dried yellow cornflower into her journal.

    🇷🇺Жёлтый василёк (американский вид)

  2. Common cornflower (Eurasian) B1 formal

    An annual plant originally from Eurasia, now widely cultivated in North America, known for its showy flower heads that can be blue, purple, pink, or white.

    • The blue cornflower is a classic wildflower in European meadows.
    • She planted pink and white cornflowers along the garden path.
    • Cornflowers attract bees and butterflies with their vibrant colors.

    🇷🇺Василёк

    Synonyms: bluebottle

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  • cornflower's possessive singular form