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Definition of globe flower

globe flower

Plural:globe flowers
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globe flower Lexical Profile

• 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."

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• Nearby Words

gliding lizard
globe
globe amaranth
globe flower
globe thistle
globularia
glockenspiel

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globe flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globe flower
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