Cornflowers Meaning in English
word · lemma: cornflower
ˈkɔɹnˌfɫaʊɝz
KORN-flou-erz
kˈɔːnflaʊəz
KAWN-flou-uhz
Definition
Cornflowers are bright blue wildflowers, often found in fields or gardens, known for their round, delicate petals.
Usage & Nuances
"Cornflowers" are mainly used in a botanical or poetic sense, often describing the blue color ('cornflower blue'). Not related to corn (the vegetable). Common in floral arrangements and as a symbol in art and nature discussions.
Spanish: acianosPortuguese (BR): centáureasPortuguese (PT): centáureasChinese (Simplified): 矢车菊Chinese (Traditional): 矢車菊Hindi: नील पुष्प (कॉर्नफ्लावर)Arabic: زهرة الذرةBengali: নীলকণ্ঠ ফুলRussian: василькиJapanese: ヤグルマギクVietnamese: hoa thanh cúc - hoa bắpKorean: 수레국화Turkish: peygan çiçeği - mavi çiçek (peygan türü)Urdu: نیلا پھول (کونفلور) - بلو کارن فلاورIndonesian: bunga jagung
Example Sentences
The field was full of cornflowers in the summer.
basic
She picked some cornflowers for the vase.
basic
Cornflowers are my favorite wildflowers.
basic
Have you seen how blue those cornflowers are?
natural
I love the way cornflowers brighten up any bouquet.
natural
My grandmother used to grow cornflowers along the fence.
natural