cornflower
Synonym of cornflower blue, a shade of blue similar to that of the usual cornflowerSynonym of cornflower blue, a shade of blue similar to that of the usual cornflower.
» Far out at sea the water is as blue as the bluest cornflower and as clear as the clearest crystal.
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1 senses(not comparable)Synonym of cornflower blue, a shade of blue similar to that of the usual cornflower.
Examples
3 sentencesFar out at sea the water is as blue as the bluest cornflower and as clear as the clearest crystal.
Far out in the sea the water is as blue as the petals of the cornflower, and clear as the purest glass.
On Mary's head was a garland of daisies and cornflowers.
ruНа голове у Мэри венок из ромашек и васильков. — nina99nv
Origin
From corn + flower. Piecewise doublet of cornflour.From corn + flower. Piecewise doublet of cornflour.
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