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Definition of fameflower
fameflower
/ˈfeɪmˌflaʊ.ɚ/
fame · flow · er
Plural:fameflowers
fameflower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American Any of various small succulent plants of the genus Phemeranthus (and formerly the genus Talinum), native to the Americas, characterized by fleshy linear leaves and delicate pink or yellow flowers that typically open for only a few hours in the afternoon.
Example
"While surveying the rocky sandstone outcrops of the Midwest, the botanist documented a dense cluster of blooming fameflower."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'fame' and 'flower', traditionally believed to be a metaphorical reference to the fleeting, short-lived nature of the plant's blossoms, which typically open for only a few hours in the late afternoon.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fameflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fameflower