helianthus
|he/li/an/thus|
B2
/ˌhiːliˈænθəs/
sunflower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'helianthus' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'helios' meaning 'sun' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower'.
Historical Evolution
'Helianthus' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins to modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sunflower', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of plants in the daisy family, commonly known as sunflowers.
The helianthus is known for its large, bright yellow flowers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/18 14:47