oxeye daisy

noun

1. a composite plant, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, having flowers with white rays and a yellow disk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oxeye daisy¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

An oxeye daisy, p. 31, may be placed in center of canape, in the wreath of parsley.

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The farmer in this locality must have an alert eye for Canada thistles and oxeye daisy.

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