erythronium
A plant of the genus ErythroniumA plant of the genus Erythronium; a dogtooth violet.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A plant of the genus Erythronium; a dogtooth violet.
(obsolete, uncountable)An early proposed name for vanadium.
More definitions
- perennial bulbous herbs most of northern United States: dogtooth violet; adder's tongue; trout lily; fawn lily
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From the genus name, from Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”): in the case of the chemFrom the genus name, from Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”): in the case of the chemical, since most of the salts turned red when heated.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- perennial bulbous herbs most of northern United States: dogtooth violet; adder's tongue; trout lily; fawn lily:genus Erythronium
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