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Definition of buphthalmum

buphthalmum

/bjuːfˈθælməm/
buph · thal · mum
Plural:buphthalmums
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buphthalmum Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any hardy herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Buphthalmum in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to central and southern Europe and cultivated for its large, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers.

2

Abnormal enlargement and protrusion of the eyeball in infants and young children, caused by congenital glaucoma and increased intraocular pressure.

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• Nearby Words

buoyancy
buoyant
buoyantly
buphthalmum
bupkis
bur oak
burb

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buphthalmum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buphthalmum
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