dandelion

noun

dan·de·li·on | \ ˈdan-də-ˌlī-ən

, -dē- \

Definition of dandelion

: any of a genus (Taraxacum) of yellow-flowered composite herbs with milky sap especially : one (T. officinale) sometimes grown as a potherb and nearly cosmopolitan as a weed

Examples of dandelion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some of the most stunning pieces hailed from the dandelion collection. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2022 Other seasonal ingredients include beets, spring peas, asparagus, arugula, dandelion greens, kumquats, radishes, and strawberries. — Ashley Dunne, Sunset Magazine, 25 Apr. 2022 In addition to Fallon's go-to, The Dude (bourbon, ginger, saffron, dandelion) is also recommended and Brizzi's personal favorite is the Martini 1-H (gin or vodka, vermouth, citrus oil) on the rocks. — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2022 And more -- red, pink, yellow tones, including an oversized dandelion. — cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 The dandelion greens are quite bitter, but work well with the subtle fish. — Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022 There’s time for one more crop of beans, spinach, kale, dandelion greens and arugula before temperatures get too warm. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022 Taking inspiration from floating dandelion seeds, University of Washington researchers developed tiny sensors that measure humidity, air pressure, and light. — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Mar. 2022 Made from roasted carob, chicory, and dandelion root, these herbal bevs have every bit of the coffee flavor, with none of the caffeine. — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2022 See More

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