bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbä-nət 

1

a

: a wide flat round cap of blue wool formerly worn in Scotland

b

: one that wears such a cap

specifically : scot

2

: either of two low-growing annual lupines (Lupinus subcarnosus or L. texensis) of Texas with silky foliage and blue flowers

Examples of bluebonnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From beaches to bluebonnets, and desert mountains to vineyards, Texas is full of stunning surprises. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024

Zoom in: Native wildflowers like bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes need colder soil temperatures to germinate. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024

Zoom in: The cards feature the classic Mexican card game lotería, the San Antonio skyline, cowboy boots and bluebonnets, the library's mascot, Smarty, and more. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024

Along your drive, expect each side to be bursting with bright fields of bluebonnets, fiery red Indian paintbrushes, and cheery yellow coreopsis. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbän-ət 

: a low-growing annual lupine of Texas with silky leaves and blue flowers