pasqueflower

noun

pasque·​flow·​er ˈpask-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce pasqueflower (audio)
: any of several anemones with palmately compound leaves and large usually white or purple early spring flowers

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The first green shoots of pasqueflowers will push up in prairies. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2023 Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for alpine flowers like Davidson's Penstemon, western pasqueflower, sticky cinquefoil, Newberry's fleece flower, and others. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2022

Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French passefleur, from passer to pass + fleur flower

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pasqueflower was in 1597

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“Pasqueflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pasqueflower. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

pasqueflower

noun
pasque·​flow·​er ˈpask-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce pasqueflower (audio)
: any of several perennial herbs of the genus Anemone having palmately compound leaves and large usually white or purple flowers and including several (especially A. pulsatilla synonym Pulsatilla vulgaris) used as sources of pulsatilla

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