dandelion

UK
/ˈdændɪlaɪən/
US
/ˈdændɪˌlaɪən/

Translations

dandelionnoun
dandelions
pl
UK
/ˈdændɪlaɪən/
US
/ˈdændɪˌlaɪən/
The field was covered with dandelions.
Поле было покрыто одуванчиками.
Synonyms
wild endive
lion's tooth
dandelionadjective
more dandelion
Comp.
most dandelion
Super.
UK
/ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/
US
/ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/
Used attributively to describe things made from the plant or of its bright yellow colour.

Definitions

dandelionnoun
A widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with a rosette of leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by globular heads of seeds with downy tufts.
The children blew on the dandelion, watching the seeds scatter in the wind.
The flower of the dandelion plant, often used in salads or as a herbal remedy.
She added fresh dandelion to her salad for a touch of bitterness.
A bright yellow colour resembling that of the dandelion flower.
The curtains were dyed a rich dandelion to brighten the room.
dandelionadjective
Made from or flavoured with the dandelion plant.
He served a refreshing jug of dandelion tea.
Having a bright yellow colour like that of dandelion flowers.
She chose a dandelion dress for the summer picnic.