sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: 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 orangey sunflower shapes jump out at me from the sheets.
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Helium’s roots in Kansas Kansas makes most people think of wheat and sunflowers.
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 24 Nov. 2025
The orangey sunflower shapes jump out at me from the sheets.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Helium’s roots in Kansas Kansas makes most people think of wheat and sunflowers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
Infused with lip-loving ingredients such as squalane, sunflower oil, and papain enzyme, the formulation also moisturizes, soothes, and conceals the appearance of fine lines.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
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sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds
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