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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Next—onward along a rough and steep clay road where cyclists passed tobacco, maize, sunflower and vine fields in glorious autumn colors. —

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Each mask is made with beneficial ingredients like sunflower seed oil and aloe vera to soothe and brighten skin. —

Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024 Baseball fans were tickled this year when Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo placed his sunflower seeds in the dirt in an ornate arrangement that possibly represented some kind of message to extraterrestrials. —

Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 Mums, roses, and sunflowers are all popular flowers for fall arrangements. —

Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunflower