starflower

[ stahr-flou-er ]

noun

1. any of several plants having starlike flowers, as the star-of-Bethlehem or a plant belonging to the genus Trientalis of the primrose family.

starflower

/ ˈstɑːˌflaʊə /

noun

1. any of several plants with starlike flowers, esp the star-of-Bethlehem

Word History and Origins

Origin of starflower¹

First recorded in 1620–30; star + flower

Example Sentences

The original bridge was built by the Monks of Starflower Abbey near 700 years since.

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