aquilegia

noun

aq·​ui·​le·​gia ˌa-kwə-ˈlē-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce aquilegia (audio)

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The surrounding design is a riot of joyous whites: seasonal roses, foxgloves, aquilegia, hostas, delicate geraniums, and acebia. Vogue, 21 May 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aquilegia was in 1706

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“Aquilegia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquilegia. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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