anemone
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Noun — A flowering plant of the buttercup family, such as the windflower, prized for its bright, delicate blooms.
How to use anemone
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Etymology
From Greek anemone, built from anemos ("wind") — hence the old nickname "windflower."
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What does “anemone” mean?
The word “anemone” means a flowering plant of the buttercup family, such as the windflower, prized for its bright, delicate blooms. In plain terms, a word for two very different things that share a name: a delicate flower and a tentacled sea creature.
How do you pronounce “anemone”?
“Anemone” is pronounced uh-NEH-muh-nee (/əˈnɛməni/ in IPA).
How do you use “anemone” in a sentence?
Here is “anemone” used in a sentence: “She planted a border of red and purple anemones along the path.”
What part of speech is “anemone”?
“Anemone” is a noun.
Where does the word “anemone” come from?
The word “anemone” comes from Greek. From Greek anemone, built from anemos ("wind") — hence the old nickname "windflower.".
How many meanings does “anemone” have?
“Anemone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flowering plant of the buttercup family, such as the windflower, prized for its bright, delicate blooms.