coreopsis

noun

co·​re·​op·​sis ˌkȯr-ē-ˈäp-səs How to pronounce coreopsis (audio)
plural coreopsis
: any of a genus (Coreopsis) of widely cultivated composite herbs with showy often yellow flower heads and pinnately lobed or dissected leaves

Examples of coreopsis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Coneflowers, coreopsis, and liatris, for example, provide food for winter birds in the form of seeds. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 For flower lovers, try coreopsis or rudbeckia, which are profuse bloomers and have cheerful hues and deep red flowers with distinctive centers. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024 The coneflowers are still blooming strong, some coreopsis, and lots of blackberry lilies. Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 22 July 2024 Along your drive, expect each side to be bursting with bright fields of bluebonnets, fiery red Indian paintbrushes, and cheery yellow coreopsis. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for coreopsis 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Greek koris bedbug + New Latin -opsis; akin to Greek keirein to cut — more at shear

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coreopsis was circa 1753

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“Coreopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coreopsis. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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