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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

columbine

/kəˈlʌmbaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does columbine mean?

noun

A type of flowering plant, also known as the prairie gentian, with bell-shaped flowers. A type of firearm, specifically a double-barreled shotgun.

Example

"The prairie was filled with columbines of every color."

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