Definition

A type of flowering plant belonging to the genus Coreopsis, often characterized by bright yellow flowers and used in gardens and landscaping.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful tickseed flowers that attracted many butterflies.

Conversation

Have you seen my new garden?

No, I haven't! What did you plant?

I put in some beautiful tickseed flowers.

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tickseed → The word is formed from "tick" (from the Middle English *tic*, meaning a small insect or pest) and "seed" (from Old English *sǣd*, meaning the reproductive part of a plant). Tickseed refers to the seeds of plants that are often associated with ticks or resemble them in some way.

Memory Tip

Think of a small insect ('tick') and the reproductive part of a plant ('seed') — tickseed refers to seeds that may remind you of those little pests.

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