sunflower

noun

sun·flow·er | \ ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r

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

Examples of sunflower in a Sentence

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Her vision is to plant 10,000 sunflowers all over Roxbury, spreading beauty through seeds. — Cristela Guerra, BostonGlobe.com, "Artist Ekua Holmes wants to plant hope all over Roxbury," 11 July 2018 Larger species like cardinals prefer safflower or sunflower seeds. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Here's How Birds Stay Warm in the Winter, In Case You Were Wondering," 1 Feb. 2019 Good-bye to clocks ticking...and Mama's sunflowers. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Algren Award runner-up: "Most Best Happy Korean Bright Star" by Michelle Massie," 2 June 2018 Gerl includes peanuts in his salsa macha but also adds almonds and seeds: sesame, pumpkin and sunflower. — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, "Chester Gerl’s versatile, crunchy salsa macha is so much more than a chip dip," 2 Jan. 2019 Traditional French country motifs also include lavender, roosters, olives, and sunflowers, though these are more typical for things like table linens and curtain panels. — Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About French Country Design," 9 Nov. 2018 That was not the case for Nicole Smith, 24, who surprised her groom, Andrew Wright, 25, with a prank that involved sending out the best man dressed in a wedding gown carrying a sunflower bouquet. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "Indiana bride surprises groom with hilarious first look photos: 'He thought things were falling apart'," 10 Sep. 2018 To reach her goal of a massive sunflower harvest in September means daily care, especially on very dry days. — Cristela Guerra, BostonGlobe.com, "Artist Ekua Holmes wants to plant hope all over Roxbury," 11 July 2018 Or choose a neutral oil, such as canola, grape seed, safflower or sunflower, Rosen says. — Becky Krystal, sacbee, "Shake it up: Lots of vinaigrette options," 10 July 2018

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