dewflower

/ˈdjuːflaʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a flower that blooms at night and wilts before morning, typically one that is pollinated by insects that are active at night

“The moonflower, a type of dewflower, is often grown in gardens for its fragrant blooms.”

Synonyms

  • night-blooming flower
  • nocturnal flower

Antonyms

  • day-blooming flower
  • diurnal flower