Meanings
nounbutter-and-eggs (uncountable)
- uncountableA flowering plant, of species Linaria vulgaris, native to Europe and northern Asia; yellow toadflax; common toadflax.
- uncountableA flowering plant, of species Triphysaria eriantha, native to North America; johnny-tuck.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouncommon European perennial having showy yellow and orange flowers; a naturalized weed in North America
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Origin
From the yellow and white coloration of the flowers.
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