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cuckooflower

 

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Noun cuckooflower has 1 sense
  1. lady's smock, cuckooflower, cuckoo flower, meadow cress, Cardamine pratensis - a bitter cress of Europe and America
    --1 is a kind of bittercress, bitter cress

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Cuckooflower

Definition:

Cuckooflower refers to a flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, typically found in damp meadows, marshes, and riverbanks. Also known as lady's smock or milkmaid, this herbaceous perennial is native to Eurasia and is recognized for its delicate, pale pink or lilac flowers.

Usage:

1. Noun (Botany):

The cuckooflower is commonly seen blooming in serene wetlands during springtime.

Sample sentence: The cuckooflower's fragrance attracts various pollinators like bees and butterflies.

2. Noun (Local folklore):

In local folklore, the cuckooflower is associated with tales of fairies and their enchantments.

Sample sentence: Legend claims that wearing a necklace of cuckooflowers can bring good luck and protection from mischievous sprites.

3. Adjective (Describing scent):

The cuckooflower's exquisite scent filled the air, reminiscent of a field of wildflowers.

Sample sentence: The perfumer created a captivating fragrance with notes of cuckooflower, jasmine, and cedarwood.

4. Adjective (Describing color):

The artist skillfully captured the delicate beauty of the cuckooflower's lilac petals on the canvas.

Sample sentence: She wore a stunning cuckooflower-colored gown to the ball.

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