HELIANTHUS


Meaning of HELIANTHUS in English

[ ˌhi:lɪ'anθəs ]

■ noun a plant of the genus Helianthus in the daisy family, especially (in gardening) a sunflower.

Origin

mod. L., from Gk hēlios 'sun' + anthos 'flower'.

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