Definition

A type of plant that has round, yellow or orange flowers and lobed leaves, belonging to the buttercup family.

Example

The globeflower blooms beautifully in the spring garden.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a globeflower in bloom?

I don't think I have, what do they look like?

They have bright yellow flowers and lobed leaves; they're really beautiful!

Sounds lovely! I should keep an eye out for them in the garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Globeflower → The word is formed from "globe" (from Latin *globus*, meaning sphere or round object) and "flower" (from Old English *blōwre*, meaning a blooming plant). The term "globeflower" refers to a flower that has a rounded shape, resembling a globe.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sphere' ('globe') and a 'blooming plant' ('flower') to remember that a globeflower is a flower that looks round like a globe.

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