starflower

[stahr-flou-er]

noun

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

Origin of starflower

First recorded in 1620–30; star + flower

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Historical Examples of starflower

The original bridge was built by the Monks of Starflower Abbey near 700 years since.
A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
J. T. Barber

British Dictionary definitions for starflower

starflower

noun

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

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