coreopsis

American

[kawr-ee-op-sis, kohr-] / ˌkɔr iˈɒp sɪs, ˌkoʊr- /

noun

any composite plant of the genus Coreopsis, including familiar garden species having yellow, brownish, or yellow-and-red ray flowers.

coreopsis British

/ ˌkɒrɪˈɒpsɪs /

noun

Also called: calliopsis. any plant of the genus Coreopsis, of America and tropical Africa, cultivated for their yellow, brown, or yellow-and-red daisy-like flowers: family Asteraceae (composites) Compare caryopsis

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Etymology

Origin of coreopsis

1745–55; < New Latin < Greek kore- (stem of kóris ) bedbug + -opsis -opsis; so named from the shape of seed

Example Sentences

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Coreopsis ‘Mango Punch’ has larger flowers in a soft amber color.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2022

And now the time he once spent mowing is devoted to watching bees, butterflies or a goldfinch nibbling at a Coreopsis seed head.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2022

Experts believe the vessel could be the UB-85, a sub sunk by HMS Coreopsis in 1918, according to official records.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2016

It was found floating on the surface of the water by the Coreopsis.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2016

Head of flowers of a Coreopsis, divided lengthwise.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa

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