wildflower

noun

wild·​flow·​er ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce wildflower (audio)
: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it

Examples of wildflower in a Sentence

a field full of wildflowers
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RVers visiting the Tennessee side can access nine more natural wonders, including creeks, wildflower valleys and long parkways with panoramic views of the Smokies. Andrea Agostni Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 The specific properties can vary based on the type of honey, whether its wildflower, clover, manuka, or other types. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025 The annual wildflower blooming starting around mid-June is one of the best times to visit the area. Emese MacZko, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Theo Panagopoulos; 2024; Scotland, U.K.; 17 min In an act of reclamation, a filmmaker reinterprets an unearthed archive of wildflower fields in Palestine. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wildflower

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wildflower was in 1620

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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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wildflower

noun
wild·​flower
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it

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