helianthus

American  

[hee-lee-an-thuhs] / ˌhi liˈæn θəs /

noun

• helianthuses
  plural

1. any composite plant of the genus Helianthus, comprising the sunflowers.

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helianthus British  

/ ˌhiːlɪˈænθəs /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Helianthus, such as the sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke, typically having large yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow, brown, or purple centres: family Asteraceae (composites)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• helianthaceous
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• helianthuses
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of helianthus

From New Latin, dating back to 1770–80; see origin at heli- ¹, -anthous

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Example Sentences

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helianthus

Sprays of helianthus dripped yellow pollen along the front gate.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 3, 2021

Another gap can be plugged in late summer with the planting of the helianthus species — the hardy, perennial cousins of the giant sunflower and the wood aster.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2021

There was about an acre of clear ground, covered with grass and flowers, among which helianthus and blue lupines were conspicuous.

From The Boy Hunters by Unknown

As naturally as the helianthus to the sun, did the faces of Elsie's little ones turn to her when in her loved presence.

From Elsie's Motherhood by Martha Finley

The ground was enamelled with lilies, the helianthus and cineraria flourished, and the deep-green leaves and blue blossom of the lupin contrasted with the prickly stem and scarlet flower of the euphorbia.

From The Englishwoman in America by Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird

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