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Ono·​nis | \ ōˈnōnə̇s \

Definition of Ononis

: a genus of European herbs (family Leguminosae) that resemble clovers and have red or yellow solitary or clustered flowers — see restharrow

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History and Etymology for Ononis

New Latin, from Greek onōnis restharrow

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“Ononis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ononis. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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