noun

sunflower

sunflower

A sunflower turns its head toward the sun.

A sunflower turns its head towards the sun.

We planted sunflowers in the garden.

We planted sunflowers in the garden.

((a/the sunflower)) a noun referring to a type of flower. A sunflower turns its head towards the sun.

Synonyms: helianthus

From 'sun' + 'flower', named for its resemblance to the sun and its habit of turning towards the sun.

It's a 'flower' that looks like and follows the 'sun'.

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