Michaelmas daisy

noun

1. an aster.

Michaelmas daisy

noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Aster that have small autumn-blooming purple, pink, or white flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Michaelmas daisy¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

He retains a vivid picture of that moment: he was gazing at some Michaelmas daisies when a red admiral flew in.

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The Erigeron genus and the aster genus also have some “daisies;” the former sometimes are called fleabanes, for their alleged ability to drive away fleas, and the latter sometimes are called Michaelmas daisies.

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From behind the tree came the call, “Is that you, Jane, my dove?” and out leaped the baker, holding a bunch of Michaelmas daisies and a basket of bread before him.

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They were decorated as a daffodil, a pink rose, a Michaelmas daisy and a Christmas rose.

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The tiny garden, as immaculate as ever, wore the paler shine of asters and Michaelmas daisies; and the casement above, being open, revealed Davy watching for us through the twilight.

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