American English pronunciation

How to pronounce cornflower

IPA transcription: ['kɔɹnf,laʊɚ]

Pronunciation variants: ['kɔɹnf,laʊɚ]['kɚnf,laʊɚ]

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Noun

  • plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried

  • an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers

Usage examples

  • The blue cornflower was one of the national symbols of Germany.
  • The project included planting of red poppies, cornflowers, and marigolds.