cornflower
noun
corn·flow·er
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Definition of cornflower
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: corn cockle
Examples of cornflower in a Sentence
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Softly was a vivid dresser and was tonight arrayed in a baronial waistcoat with fobbed pocket watch, cornflower neckerchief, and champagne bomber jacket of distressed leather. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "The Alps," 22 July 2019 For her day one outing, Kate also wore one of Treacy’s designs, opting for a cornflower hat with a flower detail, which perfectly matched her elegant blue Elie Saab dress. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Demi Moore Wears Hat Designed by Kate Middleton and Megan Markle's Go-To Milliner at the Royal Ascot," 21 June 2019 Beside her in the carriage, the first in the royal procession, Queen Elizabeth II wore a cornflower hat with rose accoutrements and matching coat and dress. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Is Killing the Hat Game at the Royal Ascot," 18 June 2019 These paintings hang on the walls of the bright white shop, which is accented by cornflower baroque floral arrangements and shoppable antique furniture from dealer Lee Calicchio. — Noor Brara, Vogue, "Land of Belle’s Latest Pop-Up Shop Brings Summer-Themed Global Decor Stateside," 14 June 2018 To celebrate their 60th anniversary, the beloved brand is re-releasing their classic cornflower pattern at Bed Bath and Beyond and Corelle. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "CorningWare Just Re-Launched Their Iconic Cornflower Pattern in These Stores," 9 Aug. 2018 Donna Jones, co-owner of Ray’s, said their most popular native plants is the cornflower. — Frank Vaisvilas, Daily Southtown, "Despite spring snows, area greenhouses deliver motherlode of flowers for moms," 14 May 2018 On the surrounding grounds, cornflowers, foxglove and lily of the valley will be in full force this month, and the air, even in smoggy London, will be scented with apple blossom. — Joanna Pocock, latimes.com, "Romance is in the air at London's green spaces," 13 May 2018 Even the city’s cornflower-blue-and-white trams empty out as residents hop on their bicycles and head for a badi (the natural swimming lidos along the lakes and rivers). — Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, "Plan a Trip to Zurich This Summer (Yes, Really)," 2 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cornflower.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cornflower
cornflower
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cornflower
: a wild plant that usually has blue flowers
See the full definition for cornflower in the English Language Learners Dictionary
cornflower
noun
corn·flow·er
| \ ˈkȯrn-ˌflau̇-ər
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Kids Definition of cornflower
: a European plant related to the daisies that is often grown for its bright heads of blue, pink, or white flowers