noun

blinks

blihngks

Blinks (noun) means a small annual plant (Montia fontana) with tiny white flowers, found in wet ground and once eaten like watercress. Example: “Blinks grows along the edges of streams and damp meadows.”

noun

A small annual plant (Montia fontana) with tiny white flowers, found in wet ground and once eaten like watercress.

"Blinks grows along the edges of streams and damp meadows."

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In plain EnglishA small wetland plant, not commonly known outside botany.

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Rhymes for blinks

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blinks” mean?

The word “blinks” means a small annual plant (Montia fontana) with tiny white flowers, found in wet ground and once eaten like watercress. In plain terms, a small wetland plant, not commonly known outside botany.

How do you pronounce “blinks”?

“Blinks” is pronounced blihngks (/blɪŋks/ in IPA).

How do you use “blinks” in a sentence?

Here is “blinks” used in a sentence: “Blinks grows along the edges of streams and damp meadows.”

What part of speech is “blinks”?

“Blinks” is a noun.