the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The daisy, or mountain daisy.
n. Decomposed granite.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In Scotland, one of several different yellow flowers, as the dandelion, the common marigold, the hawkweed, the globe-flower, etc., but generally the daisy, Bellis perennis. Also gowlan.
n. The dandelion.
Word Usage
"The marigold, or meadow gowan, is one of the "plants of the sun," the "golden flower.""