Definition

A type of plant known for its colorful flowers that can be dried and still look beautiful.

Example

The gardener planted a variety of strawflowers to add color to the garden throughout the summer.

Conversation

Have you seen my new plant?

No, what is it?

It's a strawflower and it's so colorful!

That sounds lovely! I can't wait to see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Strawflower is formed from "straw" (from Old English *streaw*, meaning dried plant material) and "flower" (from Old English *flowr*, meaning the bloom of a plant). The word refers to a type of flower that retains its shape and color even when dried, resembling straw.

Memory Tip

Think of 'straw' as the dried plant material and 'flower' as the bloom — together, they describe a flower that looks like straw when dried.

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