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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

helianthus

/hɛliˈænθəs/ noun · British & US
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What does helianthus mean?

noun

A genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to North America. The name is derived from the Greek words 'helios' (sun) and 'anthos' (flower).

Example

"The field of helianthus stretched as far as the eye could see, a sea of golden blooms swaying gently in the breeze."

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