sunflower
nounmasculine/ʒiɾɐˈsɔl/high
gi·ras·sol
Definition
Annual plant of the Asteraceae family (Helianthus annuus), tall, with a large yellow inflorescence whose central disc produces oily seeds; the flower of this plant itself.
Sunflowers turn their heads to follow the sun across the sky.
She planted sunflowers along the fence to add color to the garden.
syn
Common collocations
field of sunflowerssunflower seedssunflower oilsunflower flower
Etymology
Do francês 'girasol'.