Easter daisy

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noun

a nearly stemless composite plant, Townsendia exscapa, of the Rocky Mountain regions, having stalkless purplish or white flowers in a rosette of narrow leaves.

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Origin of Easter daisy

So called because its flowers appear at Easter time

Words nearby Easter daisy

East Dunbartonshire, East End, East Ender, Easter, Easter cactus, Easter daisy, Easter egg, Easter egg chicken, Easter Island, Easter Islander, Easter-ledges

Example sentences from the Web for Easter daisy

At the same time, the Easter Elchies House began to deteriorate.
Ester Elchies, The Estate Built By Whiskey||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The land at Easter Elchies was the ideal place for Reid to set up his business.
Ester Elchies, The Estate Built By Whiskey||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When I reached Easter Elchies House, it was almost midnight, well, well, well passed the time that I was expected to arrive.
A Whisky Connoisseur Remembers That First Sip of The Macallan||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And I was lucky enough to receive an invitation to stay at Easter Elchies House, the spiritual home at The Macallan.
A Whisky Connoisseur Remembers That First Sip of The Macallan||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The company soon embarked on a refurbishment of Easter Elchies, opening to the public in 1985.
Ester Elchies, The Estate Built By Whiskey||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The doctor had been spending Easter at Cannes, and the dowager had devoutly prayed that he might not yet return.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
You would think the poor teacher would be driven crazy, but he seems as calm as a daisy in a June breeze.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
The devotional reading of the story is a most natural and helpful observance of the Easter season.
His Last Week|William E. Barton
"Daisy—papa's Daisy—your vows are made," whispered Ethel, gaining sole possession of the babe for a minute.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge
With such an assembly at hand the time was ripe for selling Daisy-Jewel to the highest bidder.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond

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