celandine

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cel·an·dine | \ ˈse-lən-ˌdīn

, -ˌdēn \

Definition of celandine

1 : a yellow-flowered Eurasian biennial herb (Chelidonium majus) of the poppy family naturalized in the eastern U.S.

2 : lesser celandine

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Recent Examples on the Web Lesser celandine can be easily confused with marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) — a native plant found in wetland habitats and in some home gardens with moist areas. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2022 Lesser celandine can be easily confused with marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), a native plant found in wetland habitats and also planted in some gardens with moist areas. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 2 May 2021

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“Celandine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celandine. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.

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celandine

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cel·an·dine | \ ˈsel-ən-ˌdīn, -ˌdēn

Medical Definition of celandine

: a yellow-flowered biennial Eurasian herb (Chelidonium majus) of the poppy family naturalized in the eastern United States that has been used medicinally especially as a diuretic — see chelidonium sense 2