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Synonyms of buttercup

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Another word for buttercup is ranunculus. Other synonyms of buttercup are gold-knop, butterflower, goldballs and crowfoot.

Synonyms and similar words for buttercup

nounAny of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

  • butterflowerSynonym of buttercup.
  • crowfootAny of many plants, mostly of subgenus Ranunculus subg. Batrachium, that have a leaf shaped somewhat like a bird's...
  • goldballsSynonym of buttercup.
  • goldcupThe buttercup.
  • gold-knopSynonym of buttercup.
  • ranunculusAny plant of the genus Ranunculus; the buttercup or crowfoot.

Meaning of buttercup

  1. noun Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
  2. noun Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.
  3. noun An affectionate or ironic term of address.

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Questions about synonyms of buttercup

What is another word for buttercup?
Buttercup has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ranunculus, gold-knop, butterflower, goldballs and crowfoot.
What does buttercup mean?
Buttercup means any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

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