aquilegia

[ ak-wuh-lee-jee-uh, ey-kwuh- ]

noun

1. any plant belonging to the genus Aquilegia, of the buttercup family, comprising the columbines.

aquilegia

/ ˌækwɪˈliːdʒɪə /

noun

1. See columbine
   another name for columbine 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquilegia¹

1570–80; < New Latin, Medieval Latin, variant of aquilēia columbine

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquilegia¹

C19: from Medieval Latin, of uncertain origin

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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