Dandelion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dandelion ( noun )

  1. A widely distributed weed that has a rosette of leaves at the base of the stem and a large yellow flower head.
  2. The flower head of a dandelion used as a vegetable or in making wine.

Origin:

Middle english dent de lion, alteration of old french dent-de-lion, from dent lion's tooth (from the jagged edges of the leaves).

Examples:

  1. He blew the white fluff off a dandelion and made a wish.
  2. The dandelion is a common weed in lawns and gardens.
  3. Dandelion wine is a popular homemade brew.
  4. The dandelion greens are a good source of vitamin A.
  5. She picked a dandelion and gave it to her mom as a gift.

(As a verb)

Dandelion ( verb )

  1. A widely distributed weed that has a rosette of leaves at the base of the stem and a large yellow flower head.
  2. The flower head of a dandelion used as a vegetable or in making wine.

Origin:

Middle english dent de lion, alteration of old french dent-de-lion, from dent lion's tooth (from the jagged edges of the leaves).

Examples:

  1. He blew the white fluff off a dandelion and made a wish.
  2. The dandelion is a common weed in lawns and gardens.
  3. Dandelion wine is a popular homemade brew.
  4. The dandelion greens are a good source of vitamin A.
  5. She picked a dandelion and gave it to her mom as a gift.
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