sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil
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Meanwhile, the Repair Care Complex contains a moisturizing blend of glycerin, sunflower seed oil, and sodium lactate, a salt derived from lactic acid that promotes hydration and malleability.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
This lightweight formula uses natural ingredients like green tea and sunflower seed oil that are sensitive skin-friendly, hydrating, and moisturize my skin without leaving behind a greasy residue.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
This involves swishing coconut, sesame, or sunflower oil (about a tablespoon for adults) for 15-20 minutes and then spitting everything out.4
Many people claim oil pulling fights off gum disease and tartar, but the evidence for this method is mixed.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
But plant a few of the lower-growing sunflowers including dwarfs to complement the tall types planned for your garden.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
This lightweight formula uses natural ingredients like green tea and sunflower seed oil that are sensitive skin-friendly, hydrating, and moisturize my skin without leaving behind a greasy residue.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
This involves swishing coconut, sesame, or sunflower oil (about a tablespoon for adults) for 15-20 minutes and then spitting everything out.4
Many people claim oil pulling fights off gum disease and tartar, but the evidence for this method is mixed.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
But plant a few of the lower-growing sunflowers including dwarfs to complement the tall types planned for your garden.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds
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