English Explanatory Dictionary

moonflower

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several plants that flower at night:
  2. An ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
  3. A corn marigold, Glebionis segetum.
  4. Any of several vines of the genus Ipomoea, especially Ipomoea alba.
  5. Any of species in genus Cereus and in (Stenocereus (syn. Hylocereus) spp.).
  6. Any of species of Datura, including Datura inoxia.
  7. Any of species of Mentzelia, including Mentzelia pumila.

Pronunciation

/ˈmuːnflaʊə/

Word forms

moonflower moonflowers

Etymology

From moon + flower.

Related words

morning glory sunflower

Derived words

beach moonflower sea moonflower
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