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celandine
noun
cel·an·dine
ˈse-lən-ˌdīn
-ˌdēn
1
: a yellow-flowered Eurasian biennial herb (Chelidonium majus) of the poppy family naturalized in the eastern U.S.
2
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Embellishments include floral designs featuring strings of wildflowers such as forget-me-notes, daisy chains and celandine along with scarlet pimpernel, meant to indicate the royal couple's love of the British countryside and nature.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English celidoine, from Anglo-French, from Latin chelidonia, from feminine of chelidonius of the swallow, from Greek chelidonios, from chelidon-, chelidōn swallow
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of celandine was
in the 12th century
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“Celandine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celandine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
celandine
noun
cel·an·dine
ˈsel-ən-ˌdīn
-ˌdēn
1
: a yellow-flowered herb related to the poppies
2
: a buttercup with fleshy roots
called also lesser celandine
Medical Definition
celandine
noun
cel·an·dine
ˈsel-ən-ˌdīn, -ˌdēn
: a yellow-flowered biennial Eurasian herb (Chelidonium majus) of the poppy family naturalized in the eastern United States that has been used medicinally especially as a diuretic see chelidonium sense 2
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