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Buttercup

Verb / ˈbʌtɜ:ˌkʌp / Another word for buttercup — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a bright yellow wildflower with glossy petals that is often found in meadows and fields

Synonyms & similar words

crowfoot goldcup kingcup butterflower cowslip goldcup kingcup goldilocks butterflower crowfoot goldylocks goldbloom goldknop

Example sentences

  1. The buttercup is a beautiful yellow flower.
  2. I picked a buttercup and gave it to my mom.
  3. The field was filled with buttercups.
  4. The buttercup is also known as the kingcup.
  5. The little girl loves to play with the buttercups.

Quotes

  • "The buttercups, bright-eyed and bold, Held up their chalices of gold." - Julia Caroline Dorr
  • "There is a flower, a little flower, With silver crest and golden eye, That welcomes every changing hour, And weathers every sky." - James Montgomery
  • "A fragrant breeze wanders up from the woods of primrose, Where pink-white buds are bursting through the moss." - Celia Thaxter

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