buttercup
word
/ˈbətɝˌkəp/
/bˈʌtəkˌʌp/
Definition
A small wild flower with shiny yellow petals, commonly found in meadows and fields.
Usage & Nuances
'Buttercup' is most commonly used for the bright yellow wildflower; it's not usually used to describe other flowers. Sometimes used as an endearing nickname. Not edible; avoid confusion with 'daisy' or 'dandelion'.
Spanish: ranúnculoPortuguese (BR): ranúnculo - botão-de-ouroPortuguese (PT): ranúnculo - botão-de-ouroChinese (Simplified): 毛茛Chinese (Traditional): 毛茛Hindi: रानुनकुलस (buttercup का फूल)Arabic: حوذانBengali: বাটারকাপ ফুলRussian: лютикJapanese: キンポウゲVietnamese: hoa mao lươngKorean: 미나리아재비Turkish: düğün çiçeğiUrdu: بٹر کپ (ایک قسم کا پھول)Indonesian: bunga buttercup - bunga ranunkulus
Example Sentences
The field was full of buttercups in the spring.
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A buttercup has bright yellow petals.
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Do not eat a wild buttercup; it can be poisonous.
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When I was a kid, I loved picking buttercups for my mom.
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She called her daughter "Buttercup" because of her bright smile.
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If you hold a buttercup under your chin, it’s supposed to show if you like butter.
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