sundrops

American

[suhn-drops] / ˈsʌnˌdrɒps /

noun

plural

sundrops

any of various plants of the genus Oenothera, of the evening primrose family, having flowers that bloom during the day.

Etymology

Origin of sundrops

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85; sun + drop + -s ³

Example Sentences

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Seattle is scattered with the sundrops of Gerard Tsutakawa’s creative vision; it is almost impossible to traverse its urban pockets without greeting one of his metallic wonders.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2021

Early summer A day-flowering member of the evening-primrose family, resembling the golden sundrops of our June meadows.

From The Garden, You, and I by Wright, Mabel Osgood

The capsules of the sundrops are somewhat club-shaped and four-winged, angled above, with four intervening ribs between.

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

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