starflower

American  

[stahr-flou-er] / ˈstɑrˌflaʊ ər /

noun

1. any of several plants having starlike flowers, as the star-of-Bethlehem or a plant belonging to the genus Trientalis of the primrose family.

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starflower British  

/ ˈstɑːˌflaʊə /

noun

1. any of several plants with starlike flowers, esp the star-of-Bethlehem

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Etymology

Origin of starflower

First recorded in 1620–30; star + flower

Example Sentences

The Dabney uses borage flowers — sometimes called starflowers — from the farm to adorn its desserts.

From Washington Post

Put another way, who stands outside for hours, gazing at a starflower instead of a Samsung Galaxy?

From New York Times

Here or there in the plume, shone a paper rose or starflower—in the wreath of evergreen laid about the base, were tulips, lilies, and bigger roses, all made of paper.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Chief Justice Frederic Pendarvis moved the ashtray a few inches to the right and the slender vase with the spray of starflowers a few inches to the left.

From Project Gutenberg

Along its edges the grass was thick and rich, shot through everywhere with little blue blossoms and the golden gleam of the starflowers.

From Project Gutenberg