Definition

A type of plant found in North America that has flowers resembling a turtle's head, typically with pink or white blooms.

Example

In the garden, the turtlehead plants bloomed beautifully with their unique flowers.

Conversation

Have you seen my new plant?

No, what kind is it?

It's a turtlehead — the flowers look so unique!

That sounds interesting! I’d love to see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Turtlehead is formed from "turtle" (from Middle English *turtel*, meaning a type of reptile) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the upper part of the body). The word "turtlehead" refers to a plant that has flowers resembling the head of a turtle.

Memory Tip

Think of a turtle's shape when you see the flower's head, as 'turtle' refers to the reptile and 'head' indicates the top part.

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