moon·flow·er (m n flou  r)n. Any of several night-blooming vines related to the morning glories. |
moonflower [ˈmuːnˌflaʊə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of several night-blooming convolvulaceous plants, esp the white-flowered Calonyction (or Ipomoea) aculeatum
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) Also called angels' tears a Mexican solanaceous plant, Datura suaveolens, planted in the tropics for its white night-blooming flowers
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  moonflower - pantropical climber having white fragrant nocturnal flowersmorning glory - any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|