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
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
Recent Examples of dandelion from the Web
-
Writer Ray Bradbury used to make it from dandelions.
-
The grass turns green and little neighbor kids come to pick the many dandelions on our lawn.
-
Many scientists, among them Francis Crick and Fred Hoyle, have at least entertained the idea of galactic panspermia: life spreading across space like dandelion seeds in the wind.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dandelion'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Illustration of dandelion
Origin and Etymology of dandelion
Middle English dendelyoun, from Anglo-French dent de lion, literally, lion's tooth
First Known Use: 14th century
DANDELION Defined for English Language Learners
dandelion
playDefinition of dandelion for English Language Learners
-
: a very common wild plant that has bright yellow flowers
DANDELION Defined for Kids
dandelion
playDefinition of dandelion for Students
: a weedy plant that has bright yellow flowers with hollow stems and leaves that are sometimes used as food
Medical Dictionary
dandelion
playMedical Definition of dandelion
: any plant of the genus Taraxacum; especially : an herb (T. officinale) sometimes grown as a potherb and nearly cosmopolitan as a weed
Learn More about dandelion
-
See words that rhyme with dandelion Spanish Central: Translation of dandelion Nglish: Translation of dandelion for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about dandelion
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up dandelion? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!