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dandelion
Definition
A dandelion is a plant that has yellow flowers and fluffy seeds. The flowers look like little suns, and the seeds are like parachutes that help the plant spread its seeds.
How can the word be used?
She picked a dandelion and blew the seeds away, making a wish as she watched them float off into the sky.
Different forms of the word
Noun: dandelion.
Adjective: dandelion.
Pronoun: dandelion.
Etymology
The word "dandelion" comes from the French word "dent-de-lion," which means "lion's tooth." The French word "dent-de-lion" is thought to be a reference to the shape of the dandelion's leaves.
The word "dandelion" was first used in English in the 15th century.
The word "dandelion" is related to the words "lion" and "tooth.".
The scientific name for dandelion is Taraxacum officinale.
Question
Where can you find dandelions?