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单词 bluet
释义

bluet

noun

blu·​et ˈblü-ət How to pronounce bluet (audio)
: any of several perennial North American herbs (genus Hedyotis synonym Houstonia) of the madder family
especially : one (Hedyotis caerulea synonym Houstonia caerulea) having tufted stems and bluish, white, or purplish flowers with yellow centers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The remains of an old CCC latrine stand amid a meadow of tiny, violet flowers called bluets. Sarah Kaplan, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2019 There are Johnny-jump-ups and spring beauties and little bluets. David Grann, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2017

Word History

Etymology

probably from blue entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1821, in the meaning defined above

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