buttercup

English

/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/, /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
  • Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.

Etymology

Compound from English butter + English cup (trophy, drinking vessel).

Origin

English

cup

Gloss

trophy, drinking vessel

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