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Definition of strawflower
strawflower
/ˈstrɔːˌflaʊ.ər/
straw · flow · er
Plural:strawflowers
strawflower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
The cut and dried papery blossom of the strawflower plant, commonly used in long-lasting floral arrangements and wreaths.
Example
"The artisan crafted a beautiful wreath using dried eucalyptus leaves and vibrant orange strawflowers."
2
An Australian herbaceous plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae), widely cultivated for its brightly colored, papery flower heads that retain their shape and color when dried.
Example
"We planted a row of strawflowers in the garden so we could harvest them for winter crafts."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century in American English as a compound of 'straw' and 'flower', referring to the dry, stiff, and papery texture of the plant's bracts that resemble straw.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strawflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strawflower