Meanings
redflower1
- alternativeAlternative form of red flower (a flower which is red, such as one which yields red dye).
Great redflower rhododendron branches touch the gold Of cassia-bloom ; […]
1885, Mrs R. Burligh Campbell, “Flora Zeylanica”, in Palm leaves from Ceylon, and other poems, page 82 more examples
'Since I am a dyer by trade', he thought, 'the god's remark about redness must surely refer to redflower dyes.'
1959, in The Japanese Family Storehouse, page 83 (IV, I)The Regent glanced at the row of daisies, green and seasons from flowering, before turning to light upon the miniature redflower tree in the northwest corner. Her violet eyes darkened. Abruptly, the small red flowers browned, then dropped […]
2005, L. E. Modesitt (jr.), Scepters: The Third Book of the Corean Chronicles (ISBN: 0765349221), page 512
Redflower2
- science fiction and modern fairy talesA female given name.
The respected Redflower was left where she had fallen.
1976, Jack Williamson, The power of blackness, page 105
Origin
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