SINCE 1828
corydalis
noun
co·ryd·a·lis
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Definition of corydalis
: any of a large genus (Corydalis) of chiefly temperate herbs of the fumitory family with racemose irregular flowers and dissected leaves
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corydalis
noun
co·ryd·a·lis
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Medical Definition of corydalis
1a
capitalized
: a large genus of herbs (family Fumariaceae) that are native to southern Africa and temperate regions of the northern hemisphere and have a several-seeded capsular fruit — see bulbocapnine, cryptopine
b
: any plant of the genus Corydalis
2
: the dried tubers of squirrel corn and Dutchman's-breeches containing the alkaloid bulbocapnine and formerly used as a tonic
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