sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil
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Other nourishing ingredients include moisturizing avocado oil and skin barrier-supporting sunflower seed oil.
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Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
Not many people can take throwing sunflower seeds at a player and turn it into a beloved tradition after a home run.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Other notable ingredients: Slippery sunflower seed extract Size: 3 oz.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Ukraine is a major global producer of wheat, corn, barley, sunflower oil, and other essential food products, which will help meet growing demand in Lebanon.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
Not many people can take throwing sunflower seeds at a player and turn it into a beloved tradition after a home run.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Other notable ingredients: Slippery sunflower seed extract Size: 3 oz.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Ukraine is a major global producer of wheat, corn, barley, sunflower oil, and other essential food products, which will help meet growing demand in Lebanon.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds
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