bluebonnet

noun

blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbä-nət How to pronounce bluebonnet (audio)
1
a
: a wide flat round cap of blue wool formerly worn in Scotland
b
: one that wears such a cap
specifically : scot
2
: either of two low-growing annual lupines (Lupinus subcarnosus or L. texensis) of Texas with silky foliage and blue flowers

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From beaches to bluebonnets, and desert mountains to vineyards, Texas is full of stunning surprises. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Zoom in: Native wildflowers like bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes need colder soil temperatures to germinate. Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Zoom in: The cards feature the classic Mexican card game lotería, the San Antonio skyline, cowboy boots and bluebonnets, the library's mascot, Smarty, and more. Megan Stringer, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 Along your drive, expect each side to be bursting with bright fields of bluebonnets, fiery red Indian paintbrushes, and cheery yellow coreopsis. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bluebonnet 

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of bluebonnet was in 1568

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“Bluebonnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluebonnet. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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bluebonnet

noun
blue·​bon·​net ˈblü-ˌbän-ət How to pronounce bluebonnet (audio)
: a low-growing annual lupine of Texas with silky leaves and blue flowers

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