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Definition of crownbeard

crownbeard

/ˈkraʊn.bɪərd/
crown · beard

Plural:crownbeards
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crownbeard Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American Any of various flowering plants of the genus Verbesina in the sunflower family, native predominantly to the Americas, characterized by yellow or white daisy-like flower heads and prominently winged stems.

Example

"Golden crownbeard thrives in dry, sandy soils and is frequently spotted blooming vividly along desert roadsides in the Southwest."

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'crown' and 'beard', likely in reference to the bristle-like hairs (pappus) forming a tufted crown on the plant's seeds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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