noun
- An annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers.
- synonyms: cornflower, bachelor's button, Centaurea cyanus
- Blowfly with iridescent blue body; makes a loud buzzing noise in flight.
- synonyms: Calliphora vicina
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