windflower

[wind-flou-er]

noun

any plant belonging to the genus Anemone, of the buttercup family, having divided leaves and showy, solitary flowers.

Origin of windflower

1545–55; translation of Greek amemṓnē anemone; see wind¹, flower

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Examples from the Web for windflower

Historical Examples of windflower

"I have no secret the world cannot know," said the Windflower.
Sandman's Goodnight Stories
Abbie Phillips Walker
"No, we are a numerous and beautiful family," said the Windflower.
Sandman's Goodnight Stories
Abbie Phillips Walker
But in spite of the low voice of the Rose the little Windflower heard her.
Sandman's Goodnight Stories
Abbie Phillips Walker
Now, what do you suppose there is between the Windflower and the Wind?
Sandman's Goodnight Stories
Abbie Phillips Walker
The "Windflower" seemed to have been bruised by a rough tempest.
The Village of Youth
Bessie Hatton

British Dictionary definitions for windflower

windflower

noun

any of various anemone plants, such as the wood anemone

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