wildflower

noun

wild·​flow·​er ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce wildflower (audio)
: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it

Examples of wildflower in a Sentence

a field full of wildflowers
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Our table featured a pink and red striped tablecloth (one long piece of fabric!), ceramics by local artisans, and wildflowers from the surrounding area. Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 The result is a spirit where rye’s signature spice is balanced by nuanced notes of orange, toffee, and wildflowers. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Explore Other Attractions Spend an Afternoon on the Farm Pick your own sunflowers and wildflowers, take a wagon ride, and meet farm animals at Harris Establishment Farms. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024 Known as cold stratification, this process naturally occurs when wildflower seeds are planted outdoors in winter. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wildflower 

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wildflower was in 1620

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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

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wildflower

noun
wild·​flower
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it

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