aquilegia

noun

aq·ui·le·gia ˌa-kwə-ˈlē-j(ē-)ə

: columbine

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jun. 2026.

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