Definition of Dandelion

1. Noun. Any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls.

Exact synonyms: Blowball
Group relationships: Genus Taraxacum, Taraxacum
Specialized synonyms: Common Dandelion, Taraxacum Officinale, Taraxacum Ruderalia, Kok-saghyz, Kok-sagyz, Russian Dandelion, Taraxacum Kok-saghyz
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

Definition of Dandelion

1. n. A well-known plant of the genus Taraxacum (T. officinale, formerly called T. Dens-leonis and Leontodos Taraxacum) bearing large, yellow, compound flowers, and deeply notched leaves.

Definition of Dandelion

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Medical Definition of Dandelion

1. A well-known plant of the genus Taraxacum (T. Officinale, formerly called T. Dens-leonis and Leontodos Taraxacum) bearing large, yellow, compound flowers, and deeply notched leaves. Origin: F. Dent de lion lion's tooth, fr. L. Dens tooth + leo lion. See Tooth, and Lion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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