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columbine Definition and Meaning in English (columbine definition)

noun
Synonyms:aquilegia
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Columbine definition: A genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, known for their distinctive spurred petals.

Definitions of Columbine

  1. 1noun

    A genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, known for their distinctive spurred petals.

  2. 2noun

    A stock character in commedia dell'arte, typically a female servant, often the love interest of Harlequin.

Example Sentences

casual

“The columbine flower is a beautiful addition to any garden.”

casual

“Columbine is a graceful perennial with unique bell-shaped flowers.”

Synonyms

aquilegia

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pluralcolumbines
adjectivecolumbine-like

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Columbine definition: A genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, known for their distinctive spurred petals.
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'Columbine' translates to 'columbine' in English. Columbine definition: A genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, known for their distinctive spurred petals.
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