buttercup

/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/noun
Elementary
1

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

2

Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.

3

Ellipsis of buttercup squash.

4

Affectionate or ironic term of address.

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