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harbinger-of-spring

[ hahr-bin-jer-uhv-spring ]
/ ˈhɑr bɪn dʒər əvˈsprɪŋ /

noun, plural har·bin·gers-of-spring.

a North American umbelliferous herb, Erigenia bulbosa, having white flowers that bloom early in the spring.

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Also called pepper-and-salt .

Origin of harbinger-of-spring

First recorded in 1865–70

Words nearby harbinger-of-spring

Harare, harass, harassment, Harbin, harbinger, harbinger-of-spring, Harbona, harbor, harborage, harbor master, harbor seal
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