aquilegia

noun

aq·​ui·​le·​gia ˌa-kwə-ˈlē-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce aquilegia (audio)

Examples of aquilegia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The surrounding design is a riot of joyous whites: seasonal roses, foxgloves, aquilegia, hostas, delicate geraniums, and acebia. Vogue, 21 May 2018

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aquilegia was in 1706

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“Aquilegia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquilegia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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