bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbä-nət 

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

Examples of bluebonnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for bluebonnet

• propionate
• sonnet

Kids Definition

bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbän-ət 

: a low-growing annual lupine of Texas with silky leaves and blue flowers