Chrysanthemum (noun)

1. A herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to Asia and northeastern Europe, often cultivated for its brightly colored flower heads.
2. The flower head of this plant, typically having a yellow or white disk and many yellow, white, pink, or purple rays.

Origin:

From the greek words "chrysos" meaning "golden" and "anthemon" meaning "flower".

Examples:

1. The chrysanthemum is a popular flower in many cultures.
2. She bought a bouquet of chrysanthemums for her mother's birthday.
3. Chrysanthemums symbolize death in many countries.
4. The chrysanthemum festival is a popular event in Japan.
5. The chrysanthemum symbol is often used in the Chinese emperor's seal.