gayfeather
- noun
- /ˈɡeɪˌfɛðər/
- US
:
pluma gay
- The gayfeather blooms beautifully in late summer.
- gayfeather (Liatris spicata)
Examples
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Gardeners often plant gayfeather to attract butterflies to their yards.
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The gayfeather brightened the prairie with its spikes of purple blooms each summer.
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Among the wildflowers, the gayfeather stood out for its vibrant color and unique texture.
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I saw a field of gayfeathers near the lake.
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The garden was filled with colorful flowers, including the beautiful gayfeather, which added a fluffy touch with its vibrant purple spikes.
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As summer approached, the gayfeather bloomed majestically, drawing the attention of bees and butterflies with its bright and fluffy flowers.
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I planted a row of gayfeather in my backyard, and their tall spikes added height and texture to my flower garden.
Synonyms
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A tall wild plant with purple flower spikes that grows in prairies
A plant with tall spikes of small purple flowers that attract butterflies
A tall plant from North America that has long spikes of purple or white flowers
A plant with tall stems and bright purple flowers
A North American wildflower with small round flower heads on tall spikes
Compounds
- Specialized
A North American wildflower with many stems and spikes of lavender-pink flowers that attract butterflies and bees
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word gayfeather comes from the English words gay ('bright' or 'cheerful') and feather ('feather'). The plant's tall, fluffy flower spikes look like bright feathers in the grass, so the name fits this purple-flowering North American plant.