bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbä-nət How to pronounce bluebonnet (audio)
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

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Avoid walking through tall grass, rocky areas, or other places where snakes may hide, such as wildflower or bluebonnet patches. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 So what makes this little Texas town northwest of Dallas—whose name comes from a 12.76-acre mound in the center of town dotted with bluebonnets, pansies, and Indian blankets—the best place to live? Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 At McKinney Falls, guests can see wildflowers such as prickly pears, brown-eyed Susans, and, of course, bluebonnets. Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025 One of her favorite books as a kid was Miss Rumphius, about a woman who spread lupine seeds (also known as bluebonnets) along the coast of Maine to make the countryside more beautiful. ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bluebonnet

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of bluebonnet was in 1568

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“Bluebonnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluebonnet. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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bluebonnet

noun
blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbän-ət How to pronounce bluebonnet (audio)
: a low-growing annual lupine of Texas with silky leaves and blue flowers

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