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sunflower

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/ˈsʌnˌflaʊər/ · sun-flow-er

A tall plant with large, round yellow flowers that turn to face the sun.

Meanings

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A tall plant with large, round yellow flowers that turn to face the sun.

ایک لمبا پودا جس کے بڑے، گول پیلے پھول ہوتے ہیں جو سورج کی طرف دیکھتے ہیں۔

سورج مکھی

sooraj makhi

Synonyms

Helianthussun plantgolden flowerہیلیانتھسسورج کا پوداسنہرے پھول

Common Collocations

  • sunflower seeds
  • sunflower oil
  • field of sunflowers

Example Sentences

The sunflower is known for its bright yellow color.

سورج مکھی اپنی روشن پیلے رنگ کے لئے معروف ہے۔

Sooraj makhi apni roshan peele rang ke liye maroof hai.

They planted a field of sunflowers in the summer.

انہوں نے گرمیوں میں سورج مکھیوں کا کھیت لگایا۔

Unhon ne garmiyon mein sooraj makhiyon ka kheta lagaya.

Sunflowers can grow very tall and provide beautiful scenery.

سورج مکھی بہت لمبی ہو سکتی ہے اور خوبصورت منظر فراہم کرتی ہے۔

Sooraj makhi bohat lambi ho sakti hai aur khoobsurat manzar faraham karti hai.

Word Family

sunflower seed
nounسورج مکھی کا بیج
sunflower oil
nounسورج مکھی کا تیل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a flower that always faces the sun.

Imagine a large field of bright yellow flowers turning towards the sun.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "sun + flower" — a flower that turns towards the sun

First known use: 16th century

The term 'sunflower' has been in use since the 16th century, referring to the plant known for its large yellow flower head that follows the sun's movement.