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aquilegia
[ ak-wuh-lee-jee-uh, ey-kwuh- ]
noun
- any plant belonging to the genus Aquilegia, of the buttercup family, comprising the columbines.
aquilegia
/ ˌækwɪˈliːdʒɪə /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aquilegia1
1570–80; < New Latin, Medieval Latin, variant of aquilēia columbine
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aquilegia1
C19: from Medieval Latin, of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences
Aquilegia, or Columbine, all colours; one to two and one-half feet; tenth of May to first week in June.
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Now, let me see—Aquilegia, Dianthus barbatus, Dicentra spectabilis—gracious!
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Various forms of columbine (Aquilegia) and meadow rue (Thalictrum) should also be remembered.
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Since the introduction of the long-spurred hybrid varieties the Aquilegia has become exceedingly popular.
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Aquilegia seed will germinate now in the open ground, and the plants need no protection during winter.
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