winter aconite

/ˌwɪntər ˌækəˈnaɪt/
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Other forms: winter aconites

Definitions of winter aconite
  1. noun
    small Old World perennial herb grown for its bright yellow flowers which appear in early spring often before snow is gone
    synonyms: Eranthis hyemalis
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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