clintonia

[klin-toh-nee-uh]

noun

any plant of the genus Clintonia, of the lily family, comprising stemless plants with a few broad, ribbed, basal leaves, and white, greenish-yellow, or rose-colored flowers on a short stalk.

Origin of clintonia

1818; named after De Witt Clinton; see -ia

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Historical Examples of clintonia

They agreed to sell two of their sets as soon as they got back to Clintonia.
The Radio Boys at the Sending Station
Allen Chapman
They made the trip from New York back to Clintonia in silence.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon
Richard Connell
After we get back to Clintonia we intend to build some big sets so that we can receive signals from all over the country.
The Radio Boys at the Sending Station
Allen Chapman
Clintonia is a neighborly town, and we always do our best to make visitors feel at home.
The Radio Boys at the Sending Station
Allen Chapman
“I wish Mr. Brandon were going to be stationed in Clintonia all the time,” said Bob.
The Radio Boys at the Sending Station
Allen Chapman

British Dictionary definitions for clintonia

clintonia

noun

any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia, having white, greenish-yellow, or purplish flowers, broad ribbed leaves, and blue berries

Word Origin for clintonia

C19: named after De Witt Clinton (1769–1828), US politician and naturalist

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