Definition

A type of plant or flower that has a round shape and often features yellow rays and dark centers, commonly found in various species.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful oxeyes blooming in the sunlight.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an oxeye flower in bloom?

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

They have bright yellow petals and a dark center, really eye-catching!

That sounds beautiful! I should look for them in the garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oxeye → The word is formed from "ox" (from Old English "oxa", meaning a male bovine) and "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning eye). The term "oxeye" refers to a type of flower that has large, eye-like blooms, reminiscent of the size and shape of an ox's eye.

Memory Tip

Think of the large, round shape of an ox's eye to remember that an "oxeye" refers to a flower with big, eye-like blooms.

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