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day·flow·er
(dā′flou′ər)n.
Any of various plants of the genus Commelina having delicate blue or purplish flowers that bloom for less than a day.
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dayflower
(ˈdeɪˌflaʊə)n
(Plants) any of various tropical and subtropical plants of the genus Commelina, having jointed creeping stems, narrow pointed leaves, and blue or purplish flowers which wilt quickly: family Commelinaceae
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day•flow•er
(ˈdeɪˌflaʊ ər)n.
any of various plants of the genus Commelina, of the spiderwort family, usu. bearing clusters of small blue flowers that open only during the day.
[1680–90]
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Noun | 1. | dayflower - any plant of the family Commelinaceae herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests Commelinaceae, family Commelinaceae, spiderwort family - large widely distributed family of chiefly perennial herbs or climbers: spiderworts Paradisea liliastrum, St.-Bruno's-lily - a variety of spiderwort |
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