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Definition of globe flower
globe flower
Plural:globe flowers
globe flower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several perennial plants of the genus Trollius in the buttercup family, native to the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by prominent, globe-shaped yellow or orange flowers.
Example
"The horticulturist planted a cluster of globe flowers near the edge of the pond to bring early spring color to the garden."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the distinctively round, spherical shape of the plant's blossoms. Often spelled as a single closed compound word, 'globeflower'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globe flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globe flower