Cornflowers

/ˈkɔːrnˌflaʊərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cornflower; multiple instances of the bright blue wildflower or ornamental plants.

Etymology

Cornflower plus regular English plural -s.

Kelly Says

Impressionist painters loved cornflowers—Monet and Van Gogh featured them in paintings because their blue was so striking and they represented the romantic disappearing countryside.

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