Meaning & use

Michaelmas daisy

noun·Advanced

A garden aster with small, daisy-like flowers that bloom in autumn around Michaelmas.

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Purple Michaelmas daisies lined the border of the garden in late September.

The florist added Michaelmas daisies to the bouquet for a touch of autumn color.

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The name refers to Michaelmas, the feast of St. Michael celebrated on September 29, when the flower typically blooms.

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