cornflower — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A small annual plant in the family Asteraceae, Centaurea cyanus, usually with bushy blue flowers which grows natively in European cornfields (i.e. wheatfields).

2. A plant of the species Cichorium intybus.

3. A color, cornflower blue.

Adjective

1. Synonym of cornflower blue, a shade of blue similar to that of the usual cornflower.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Noun

1. plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried

   Synonyms

   strawflowerUvularia grandiflora

   Broader terms

   bellwortmerry bellswild oats

2. an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers

   Synonyms

   bachelor's buttonbluebottleCentaurea cyanus

   Broader terms

   flower