Definition of sunflower
: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil
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The sunflower seeds are now expected to arrive in Tehran in about two weeks.
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Top the carrots with the cheese, followed by the jalapeños and finally the remaining 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds.
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Jennifer Garner’s Granola Bars Ingredients: 2 cups oats 1 cup unsweetened coconut ½ cup wheat germ ½ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup flaxseed 2 tbsp. butter ½ cup honey ¼ cup brown sugar ½ tsp salt 1 tsp. vanilla Recipe: 1.
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His big move was to offer me some of his sunflower seeds.
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Seed brittle Makes 1 quart 120 mL water 200 grams granulated sugar 160 grams light corn syrup 100 grams (mixed) of sunflower seeds, hemp hearts and sesame seeds 1 teaspoon baking soda In a saucepan, bring water, sugar and syrup to 225 degrees.
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In our age of endless reproduction, Van Gogh’s sunflowers emit a strong smell of plastic fridge magnet.
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About 1450,000 acres planted with wheat, sorghum, corn and sunflowers are in Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico.
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Most of these plants will continue blooming into the fall but also add sunflower, porter weed, duranta, the summer Salvias, lantanas and esperanza.
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First Known Use of sunflower
1597
SUNFLOWER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of sunflower for English Language Learners
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: a tall plant that has very large yellow flowers and that produces seeds which can be eaten
SUNFLOWER Defined for Kids
Definition of sunflower for Students
: a tall plant often grown for its large flower heads with brown center and yellow petals or for its edible oily seeds
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See words that rhyme with sunflower Spanish Central: Translation of sunflower Nglish: Translation of sunflower for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of sunflower for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sunflower
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