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Definition of spring starflower
spring starflower
Plural:spring starflowers
spring starflower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, bulbous perennial plant native to Argentina and Uruguay, widely cultivated as an ornamental for its fragrant, star-shaped, pale blue or white flowers that bloom in early spring, and noted for foliage that smells like onion when crushed.
Example
"We planted bulbs of the spring starflower along the garden border to ensure a vibrant display of early blooms."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spring starflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spring starflower