starflower

American

[stahr-flou-er] / ˈstɑrˌflaʊ ər /

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.

starflower British

/ ˈstɑːˌflaʊə /

noun

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

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Is any other blossom poised quite so airily above its whorl of leaves as the delicate, frosty-white little starflower?

From Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors by Blanchan, Neltje

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