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strawflower

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of many Australian plants of the genus Xerochrysum, especially Xerochrysum bracteatum, having deep yellow flowers than can be readily dried.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: golden everlasting, yellow paper daisy, Helichrysum bracteatum

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: everlasting, everlasting flower

3

noun

Meaning 3

any of various plants of the genus Helipterum

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: everlasting, everlasting flower

4

noun

Meaning 4

plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cornflower, Uvularia grandiflora

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bellwort, merry bells, wild oats

History

Etymology

From straw + flower.