Simple Definition of buttercup

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buttercup

noun

plural buttercups
: a wild plant that has small yellow flowers that are shaped like cups

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“Buttercup.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/buttercup. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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