bluebonnet

• Nom désignant soit une plante herbacée annuelle de faible hauteur, originaire du sud-ouest des États-Unis, reconnaissable à son feuillage soyeux et à ses fleurs bleues, soit un béret écossais bleu foncé sans bord, à sommet plat et orné d'un pompon.

A noun referring to either a low-growing annual herb native to the southwestern United States, known for its silky foliage and blue flowers, or a brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume.

1. Texas wildflowerB2formalamericanscientific

   A low-growing annual herb native to the southwestern United States, especially Texas, with silky foliage and blue flowers; it is a leading cause of livestock poisoning in that region.

   Lupin du Texas

   • The fields of Texas are covered in bluebonnets every spring.
   • Bluebonnets are the state flower of Texas.
   • Farmers must be careful because bluebonnets can be toxic to livestock.

   Synonymesbuffalo clovertexas bluebonnet

2. B2formalbritish

   A brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume on one side, traditionally worn as part of Highland dress.

   Bonnet écossais (béret à plume)

   • He wore a traditional bluebonnet to the Highland games.
   • The Scottish soldier's uniform included a bluebonnet with a feather.
   • Bluebonnets are often seen in historical reenactments of Scottish battles.

   Synonymestam