dandelion
1 synonym for dandelion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A common weed with bright yellow flowers and jagged leaves that turns into a white puffball of seeds.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dandelion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dandelion seeds
dandelion greens
blow a dandelion
Etymology
From Old French dent de lion ("lion's tooth"), a reference to the plant's sharply toothed leaves — the same image survives in German Löwenzahn and Italian dente di leone.
Full origin of dandelion →Frequently asked questions
What does “dandelion” mean?
The word “dandelion” means a common weed with bright yellow flowers and jagged leaves that turns into a white puffball of seeds. In plain terms, the common yellow-flowered weed whose seed heads turn into white puffballs.
How do you pronounce “dandelion”?
“Dandelion” is pronounced DAN-dih-leye-uhn (/ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “dandelion” in a sentence?
Here is “dandelion” used in a sentence: “The kids loved blowing the seeds off a dandelion.”
What part of speech is “dandelion”?
“Dandelion” is a noun.
Where does the word “dandelion” come from?
The word “dandelion” comes from Old French. From Old French dent de lion ("lion's tooth"), a reference to the plant's sharply toothed leaves — the same image survives in German Löwenzahn and Italian dente di leone.
