starflower

noun

star·​flow·​er ˈstär-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 

: any of several plants having star-shaped pentamerous flowers

especially : any of a genus (Trientalis, especially T. borealis) of perennial herbs of the primrose family

Examples of starflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Due to nourishing oils like elderberry, sweet almond, and starflower, this balm cleanser helped keep our skin feeling soft and not stripped whatsoever. —Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023

Ipheion uniflorum 'Jessie' or Jessie starflower. —Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2022

Thursday, January 19: Made with a blend of starflower and elderberry oils, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm not only takes makeup off in a flash but also retains your skin's moisture. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Jan. 2023

Elderberry oil keeps your skin looking healthy, and starflower oil maintains a healthy skin metabolism. —Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022

Featuring a blend of brown algae, elderberry, and starflower oils, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is effective at dissolving makeup, but works to soften, tone, and restore elasticity in skin. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022

Late spring is time for the white bells of salal, intermingled with uncurling fronds of new ferns, and one of my favorites: tiny starflowers, with their single pinkish-white, seven-pointed star shining from a cluster of deep green leaves. —Brian J. Cantwell, The Seattle Times, 7 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for starflower

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower