Meaning of the word sunflower in English

What does sunflower mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sunflower

US /ˈsʌnˌflaʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˈsʌnˌflaʊər/
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Noun

a tall North American plant of the daisy family, with very large golden-rayed flowers. Sunflowers are cultivated for their edible seeds, which are an important source of oil, and for their edible sprouts.

Example:
The field was full of bright yellow sunflowers.
We harvested the sunflower seeds for oil production.
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