aquilegia

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

/ ˌæk wəˈli dʒi ə, ˌeɪ kwə- /

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noun

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

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Origin of aquilegia

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

Words nearby aquilegia

aquiclude, aquiculture, Aquidneck Island, aquifer, Aquila, aquilegia, Aquileia, aquiline, Aquilo, Aquinas, Aquinas, Thomas

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How to use aquilegia in a sentence

Aquilegia, or Columbine, all colours; one to two and one-half feet; tenth of May to first week in June.
A Woman's Hardy Garden|Helena Rutherfurd Ely
Now, let me see—Aquilegia, Dianthus barbatus, Dicentra spectabilis—gracious!
The Librarian at Play|Edmund Lester Pearson
Various forms of columbine (Aquilegia) and meadow rue (Thalictrum) should also be remembered.
Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2)|Carl Lumholtz
Since the introduction of the long-spurred hybrid varieties the Aquilegia has become exceedingly popular.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition|Sutton and Sons

Aquilegia seed will germinate now in the open ground, and the plants need no protection during winter.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition|Sutton and Sons

British Dictionary definitions for aquilegia

aquilegia

/ (ˌækwɪˈliːdʒɪə) /

noun

another name for columbine 1

Word Origin for aquilegia

C19: from Medieval Latin, of uncertain origin

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