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celandine

/sɛləndaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does celandine mean?

noun

A yellow-flowered perennial herb of the poppy family, with heart-shaped leaves and a yellow flower that blooms in early spring. It is also known as wood poppy or swallowwort.

Example

"The celandine bloomed in the woodland garden, its bright yellow flowers a welcome sight after a long winter."

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