Strawflowers: meaning, definitions and examples

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strawflowers

 

[ ˈstrɔːˌflaʊərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beautiful flowers

Strawflowers are a type of flowering plant that are known for their papery petals and long stems. They are often used in dried flower arrangements due to their long-lasting quality.

Synonyms

everlasting flowers, paper daisies

Examples of usage

  • The bouquet featured a variety of colorful strawflowers.
  • She pressed the strawflowers between the pages of her favorite book.

Translations

Translations of the word "strawflowers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semprevivas

🇮🇳 स्ट्रॉफ़्लॉवर्स

🇩🇪 Strohblumen

🇮🇩 bunga kering

🇺🇦 безсмертники

🇵🇱 kocanki

🇯🇵 ムギワラギク

🇫🇷 immortelles

🇪🇸 siemprevivas

🇹🇷 kuru çiçekler

🇰🇷 밀짚꽃

🇸🇦 زهور القش

🇨🇿 slaměnky

🇸🇰 slamienky

🇨🇳 干花

🇸🇮 suhocvetnice

🇮🇸 stráblóm

🇰🇿 сабан гүлдері

🇬🇪 მშრალი ყვავილები

🇦🇿 quru çiçəklər

🇲🇽 flor de paja

Word origin

The name 'strawflower' comes from the Greek words 'stro' meaning 'straw' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower'. These flowers are native to Australia and were first introduced to Europe in the 18th century. They have since become popular garden plants around the world.