dandelion
noun
dan·de·li·on
| \ ˈdan-də-ˌlī-ən
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, -dē-\
Definition of dandelion
: any of a genus (Taraxacum) of yellow-flowered composite herbs with milky sap
especially
: one (T. officinale) sometimes grown as a potherb and nearly cosmopolitan as a weed
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Can anything be sprayed on dandelions rather than pulling them up? — oregonlive.com, "Can household vinegar kill dandelions? Ask an expert," 17 Aug. 2019 Caline’s sister, Natalie, made exquisite hindbe — dandelion greens sautéed in olive oil and covered in caramelized onions. — Los Angeles Times, "A food critic feeds his love for Lebanese cuisine at the source," 17 Aug. 2019 In one, seven-year-old Princess Estelle makes a wish on a dandelion. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "See Adorable Photos of Sweden’s Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar Enjoying Their Summer Vacation," 14 June 2019 These yellow snap dragon-like plants are the area’s next dandelion. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, "Last year’s garden did great. This year, it did nothing. What went wrong?," 1 Aug. 2019 Other graphic elements from the surreal film are repeated in the hotel, particularly bells and dandelions. — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, "Disney: Gran Destino Tower, a new hotel option, owes its look to Salvador Dali project," 8 July 2019 With so much ultra-serious TV competing for our attention, the game shows that are springing up like dandelions on summer lawns feel like a vacation for the brain. — oregonlive.com, "Amid so much grim TV, ABC’s ‘Summer Fun & Games’ shows send your brain on a ‘Whammy’-fueled vacation," 18 June 2019 Another handy tool is the dandelion digger (also known as a weeder, cultivator or asparagus knife). — oregonlive.com, "Pull unsightly weeds as they pop or desired garden plants will suffer," 13 July 2019 The boulder, 9 feet high and perhaps 40 feet around, sits impressively amid dandelion-flecked grass by the parking lot of the O’Connell Athletic Complex — the OC, St. Joe students call it. — courant.com, "In Our Midst: St. Joseph’s Grads Create A Rock Of Ages," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dandelion.' 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 dandelion
dandelion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dandelion
: a very common wild plant that has bright yellow flowers
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dandelion
noun
dan·de·li·on
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Kids Definition of dandelion
: a weedy plant that has bright yellow flowers with hollow stems and leaves that are sometimes used as food
dandelion
noun
dan·de·li·on
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Medical Definition of dandelion
: any plant of the genus Taraxacum
especially
: an herb (T. officinale) sometimes grown as a potherb and nearly cosmopolitan as a weed
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