globeflower

American

[glohb-flou-er] / ˈgloʊbˌflaʊ ər /

noun

any of several plants belonging to the genus Trollius, of the buttercup family, as T. laxus, of North America, having rounded, yellowish flowers.

globeflower British

/ ˈɡləʊbˌflaʊə /

noun

any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Trollius, having pale yellow, white, or orange globe-shaped flowers

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Etymology

Origin of globeflower

First recorded in 1590–1600; globe + flower

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