mountain daisy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mountain daisy
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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He sings of the mountain daisy turned up by his plough; his heart goes out to the mouse rendered homeless after all its provident care.
From Robert Burns Famous Scots Series by Setoun, Gabriel
Zita was a little longer than usual before her looking-glass on that occasion, and was as pretty and fresh as a mountain daisy, when she came down at last to join me below.
From The Doctor's Daughter by Vera, [pseud.]
Know that blood has been as familiar to her as the dew to the mountain daisy.
From Chronicles of the Canongate by Scott, Walter, Sir
The “gowan” is the mountain daisy of Scotland.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
Who that has once read, can ever forget his harmonious and pathetic address to a mountain daisy on turning it up with the plough?
From Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden by Richardson, David Lester
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