dayflower

day·flow·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dey-flou-er]
- /ˈdeɪˌflaʊ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dey-flou-er]
- /ˈdeɪˌflaʊ ər/

Definitions of dayflower word

noun dayflower any of various tropical and subtropical plants of the genus Commelina, having jointed creeping stems, narrow pointed leaves, and blue or purplish flowers which wilt quickly: family Commelinaceae 3
noun dayflower any of a genus (Commelina) of plants of the spiderwort family, with creeping stems, pointed leaves, and usually blue flowers 3
noun dayflower the flower 3
noun dayflower any plant of the genus Commelina, usually bearing clusters of small, blue flowers that bloom for only one day. 1
noun dayflower Any of several plants, of the genus Commelina, whose flowers last only a day. 1

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Origin of dayflower

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1680-90; day + flower

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Parts of speech for Dayflower

noun

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verb

adverb

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preposition

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dayflower popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dayflower usage trend in Literature

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