sunflower

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays

Etymology

Compound of sun + flower. Compare English sunbloom.

In classic literature

Synonyms

helianthus

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