sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Top a vegetable pasta or roasted acorn squash with sunflower seeds.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
It’s designed specifically for aging hair and features nourishing ingredients such as watermelon oil, sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil, and shea butter to soften gray or going gray hair.
—Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
In addition to honey, sunflower seed oil is a prominent ingredient in the deep conditioner.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 10 June 2025
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sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds
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