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avens

UK/ˈævɪnz/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers

Origin

From Middle English avence, from Anglo-Norman avance, Old French avence, from Medieval Latin avencia (“a kind of clover”).

Phrases

  • spring avens

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