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helianthus

Pronunciation: /ˌhiːlɪˈanθəs/
Definition of helianthus

noun

  • a plant of the genus Helianthus in the daisy family, especially (in gardening) a sunflower.

Origin:

modern Latin, from Greek hēlios 'sun' + anthos 'flower'

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Definition of helianthus in the US English dictionary
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