blue bonnet
"Blue bonnet" can refer to a traditional Scottish hat or various blue-flowered plants, including the Texas state flower.
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Definition
B2Botany
(regional, North America)A type of blue-flowered plant, especially Lupinus texensis, known as the Texas state flower.
Example
- The fields were covered in blue bonnets during the spring bloom.
B2Clothing
(historical, Scottish)A traditional flat hat made of blue wool, historically worn in Scotland.
Example
- He donned a blue bonnet to complete his traditional Scottish attire.
C1Botany
(regional, Australia)A blue Australian parrot, specifically Northiella haematogaster.
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