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词汇 cornflower
释义 cornflower
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈkɔːn.flaʊər/ us /ˈkɔːrn.flaʊ.ɚ/
a plant that grows in fields and gardens, usually with blue flowers矢车菊(通常开蓝花)
 
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Examples from literature

Cornflower tends to self sow, but needs help in this work from you. 
It is a garden of poppies, cornflowers, and mustard flower now. 
One sees many marigolds and cornflowers and poppies. 
Poppies, cornflowers, lilies, tulips whose colours are those of the rainbow. 
Sally and the children gathered nasturtiums and cornflowers and ferns for the house. 

Examples of cornflower


cornflower
According to the contrastive principle, a member of the class sunflower cannot also be a member of the class cornflower.
They will find that, instead of cornfields, there will be many acres of beautiful flowing grass and lovely cornflowers growing.
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The most valuable blue sapphires are called cornflower blue, having a medium-dark violet-blue tone.
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It is possible that the cornflower was chosen as the national flower in 1968 for another important reason.
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Yogos are typically cornflower blue, a result of trace amounts of iron and titanium.
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The ribbon for the medal is cornflower blue.
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The cornflower is also the symbol for motor neurone disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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They are initially a rich cornflower blue, to lilac then finally ochre-cinnamon, with slightly scalloped edge.
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Other colours and flowers may also be chosen to better coordinate with whatever else is being worn, such as a blue cornflower.
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They ring the doorbell, and a beautiful woman, with long shoulder-length curly blonde hair and cornflower blue eyes, answers the door.
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The blossoms of the cornflower have a particularly striking graphic appearance which has led to its use by artists for decorative purposes.
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The cornflower is also part of the young girls' festive garland.
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In herbalism, a decoction of cornflower is effective in treating conjunctivitis, and as a wash for tired eyes.
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Cotton, ragi and cornflowers are all grown here.
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This made the cornflower a symbol of resistance in its own way.
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