suncup

English

Etymology

From sun +‎ cup.

Pronunciation

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Noun

suncup (plural suncups)

1. The evening primrose.
   • 2008, Jean Rusmore, Bay Area Ridge Trail:

     In spring, this meadow glows with bright orange California poppies and yellow suncups; by summer, golden oat grass covers the sloping fields.

2. A bowl-shaped open depression in a snow surface, formed by ablation.

Anagrams

• uncups