kingcup
kingcup · kingcups
Any of various species of buttercup, or the marsh marigold, Caltha palustrisAny of various species of buttercup, or the marsh marigold, Caltha palustris.
/ˈkɪŋkʌp/
Meaning
1 senses(UK, dialectal)Any of various species of buttercup, or the marsh marigold, Caltha palustris.
More definitions
- swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups
- any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
Origin
From king + cup.From king + cup.
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Forms
plural: kingcupsSynonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups:marsh marigoldmeadow brightMay blobcowslipwater dragonCaltha palustris
- any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus:buttercupbutterflowerbutter-flowercrowfootgoldcup