| Pronunciation: | | 'sun`flaûur
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| Matching Terms: | | sunflower oil, sunflower seed, sunflower state, sunflower-seed oil
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| | Definition: | | [n] any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays |
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| | Synonyms: | | helianthus |
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| | See Also: | | common sunflower, flower, genus Helianthus, giant sunflower, girasol, Helianthus angustifolius, Helianthus annuus, Helianthus giganteus, Helianthus laetiflorus, Helianthus maximilianii, Helianthus petiolaris, Helianthus tuberosus, Indian potato, Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke sunflower, Maximilian's sunflower, mirasol, prairie sunflower, showy sunflower, swamp sunflower, tall sunflower |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Sun"flow`er\, n.
Any plant of the genus {Helianthus}; -- so called probably
from the form and color of its flower, which is large disk
with yellow rays. The commonly cultivated sunflower is
{Helianthus annuus}, a native of America.
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| | Definition: | | Seeing a sunflower in your dream, symbolizes warmth, abundance, longevity, and prosperity. The sunflower also serves to point you in the right direction and is a source of spiritual guidance. Even through difficult times, you will persevere. Alternatively, the sunflower may denote haughtiness. You may be deceived by the false appearance of others. |
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