buttercup

UK
/ˈbʌtə.kʌp/
US
/ˈbʌtər.kʌp/

Translations

buttercupnoun
buttercups
pl
UK
/ˈbʌtə.kʌp/
US
/ˈbʌtər.kʌp/
The meadow was filled with bright yellow buttercups.
Луг был усыпан ярко-желтыми лютиками.
buttercupadjective
more buttercup
Comp.
most buttercup
Super.
UK
/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/
US
/ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.kʌp/
Used attributively to denote a bright yellow colour (e.g. "a buttercup dress").

Definitions

buttercupnoun
A herbaceous plant of the genus Ranunculus, typically having bright yellow cup-shaped flowers.
The meadow was dotted with vibrant buttercups swaying in the breeze.
A term of endearment used to refer to someone sweet or cherished.
He called her 'buttercup' as a sign of affection.
A bright yellow colour like that of a buttercup flower.
The walls were painted a cheerful shade of buttercup.
buttercupadjective
Of a bright yellow colour resembling that of a buttercup flower.
She wore a buttercup dress to the summer picnic.