dayflower

[ dey-flou-er ]

/ ˈdeɪˌflaʊ ər /

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noun

any plant of the genus Commelina, usually bearing clusters of small, blue flowers that bloom for only one day.

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Origin of dayflower

First recorded in1680–90; day + flower

Words nearby dayflower

daych, day-clean, day coach, day cruiser, daydream, dayflower, dayfly, daygirl, Day-Glo, dayglow, dayhop

British Dictionary definitions for dayflower

dayflower

/ (ˈdeɪˌflaʊə) /

noun

any of various tropical and subtropical plants of the genus Commelina, having jointed creeping stems, narrow pointed leaves, and blue or purplish flowers which wilt quickly: family Commelinaceae

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