buttercup

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/

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Noun

Singular buttercup

Plural buttercups

1. A buttercup is an herb that has small yellow flowers that are shaped like cups.
2. A buttercup is a plant of the genus Narcissus; it is a daffodil.