buttercup
Translation
buttercup
Examples
The field was full of yellow buttercups.
The field was full of yellow buttercups.
Grammar Patterns
((a buttercup)) a common wild plant with small, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers The field was full of yellow buttercups.
Similar Words
Synonyms: daffodil, marigold
Etymology
Compound of 'butter' + 'cup', from the flower's yellow colour and cup-like shape.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small flower shaped like a cup, filled with yellow butter.