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Definition of sweet sultan
sweet sultan
Plural:sweet sultans
sweet sultan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An annual Eurasian flowering plant (Amberboa moschata, formerly Centaurea moschata) of the aster family, widely cultivated for its deeply toothed leaves and strongly fragrant, fluffy, thistle-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
Example
"The gardener planted sweet sultan along the front border to ensure a steady supply of fragrant cut flowers throughout the summer."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sweet sultan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sweet sultan