windflower
[wind-flou-er]
- any plant belonging to the genus Anemone, of the buttercup family, having divided leaves and showy, solitary flowers.
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"I have no secret the world cannot know," said the Windflower.
Sandman's Goodnight StoriesAbbie Phillips Walker
"No, we are a numerous and beautiful family," said the Windflower.
Sandman's Goodnight StoriesAbbie Phillips Walker
But in spite of the low voice of the Rose the little Windflower heard her.
Sandman's Goodnight StoriesAbbie Phillips Walker
Now, what do you suppose there is between the Windflower and the Wind?
Sandman's Goodnight StoriesAbbie Phillips Walker
The "Windflower" seemed to have been bruised by a rough tempest.
The Village of YouthBessie Hatton
windflower
- any of various anemone plants, such as the wood anemone
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