bluebonnet

• Substantivo que designa tanto uma planta herbácea anual de baixo porte do sudoeste dos Estados Unidos, conhecida por sua folhagem sedosa e flores azuis (o lupino-do-Texas), quanto um barrete escocês azul-escuro, sem aba, de topo chato e com pluma.

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.

   Lupino do 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.

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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.

   Barrete escocês

   • 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.

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