| 单词 | golden flower of peru |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgolden flower of Peru golden flower of Peru n. [probably after post-classical Latin chrysanthemum peruvianum (1576 or earlier)] now historical a sunflower (genus Helianthus). ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular cultivated or ornamental plants > particular flower or plant esteemed for flower > [noun] > composite flowers > sunflower golden flower of Peru1578 Indian sun1578 girasola1586 flower of the sun1597 marigold of Peru1597 marigold sunflower1597 sunflower1597 turnsole1725 sun-seeker1847 1578 H. Lyte tr. R. Dodoens Niewe Herball ii. xxxiv. 191 The Indian Sunne, or golden floure of Perrowe..groweth to the length of thirtene or fouretenne foote. 1629 J. Parkinson Paradisi in Sole 295 (heading) Chrysanthemum Perüuianum, siue Flos Solis. The golden flower of Peru, or the Flower of the Sunne. 1917 K. M. Beals Flower Lore & Legend 96 Some of the travelers called the plant the Indian sonne-fleur; others the golden flower of Peru. 2008 Brit. Art Jrnl. Spring 39/1 First introduced into Europe from the Americas by the Spanish in the 16th century, the sunflower, also known as the Indian Sunflower, the golden flower of Peru, or Flower of the Sonne, quickly obtained widespread popularity amongst gardeners and herbalists. < as lemmas |
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