Buttercup

/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ noun

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

Definition

  1. (noun) Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
  2. (noun) Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.
  3. (noun) Affectionate or ironic term of address.

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  • Buttercup contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 15.

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What does Buttercup mean?

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

How many letters are in Buttercup?

Buttercup has 9 letters.

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