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Definition of dandelion

dandelion

/ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/
dan · de · li · on
Plural:dandelions
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dandelion Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A widely distributed weed of the daisy family native to Eurasia and North America, characterized by a basal rosette of coarsely toothed leaves, bright yellow composite flowers, and a spherical head of fluffy, seed-bearing parachutes.

Example

"The children spent the warm spring afternoon blowing the seeds off mature dandelions to watch them float away in the wind."

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• Nearby Words

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danio

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Old French 'dent-de-lion', meaning 'lion's tooth', referring to the coarsely toothed leaves of the plant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dandelion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dandelion
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