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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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Origin of aquilegia1
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Origin of aquilegia1
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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.
Now, let me see—Aquilegia, Dianthus barbatus, Dicentra spectabilis—gracious!
Various forms of columbine (Aquilegia) and meadow rue (Thalictrum) should also be remembered.
Since the introduction of the long-spurred hybrid varieties the Aquilegia has become exceedingly popular.
Aquilegia seed will germinate now in the open ground, and the plants need no protection during winter.
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