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sunflower.

Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈsʌn.flaʊ.əɹ/General-American
  1. Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.

  2. Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers. The commonly cultivated species, Helianthus annuus, a native of America.

  3. A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

  4. Any flat, radially symmetric organic compound, such as coronene.

    informal
  5. Synonym of worm-star.

  6. An Automatic Warning System (AWS) indicator in the driver's cab that is displayed after a driver has acknowledged an audible warning, which consists of a yellow circle enclosing a white circle, with black spokes overlaid.

    UK
Where this word comes from

From sun + flower. Compare English sunbloom.

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