dandelion
Translation
dandelion
Examples
He blew on the dandelion to make a wish.
He blew on the dandelion to make a wish.
The lawn was full of yellow dandelions.
The lawn was full of yellow dandelions.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a common yellow wildflower A dandelion grew in the crack of the pavement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weed, wildflower
Etymology
From French 'dent-de-lion', meaning 'lion's tooth', referring to the jagged shape of its leaves.
Memory Tips
Remember the French origin 'dent-de-lion' (lion's tooth) to connect the name to the plant's sharp, tooth-like leaves.