squash-blossom

[skwosh-blos-uh m, skwawsh-]

adjective

indicating or pertaining to a design or configuration resembling the flower of the squash plant, especially as found in jewelry made by various American Indians.

Origin of squash-blossom

First recorded in 1920–25

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Historical Examples of squash-blossom

This is called the squash-blossom headdress and signifies maturity.
I Married a Ranger
Dama Margaret Smith
We stood near our squash-blossom girl, and the progress of the race was written on her face.
I Married a Ranger
Dama Margaret Smith