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pasqueflower

Syllabification: (pasque·flow·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈpaskˌflou(-ə)r/

Definition of pasqueflower

noun

  • a spring-flowering plant of the buttercup family, with purple or white flowers.
    • Genera Anemone and Pulsatilla, family Ranunculaceae: several species, in particular the North American A. patens and the Eurasian P. vulgaris

Origin:

late 16th century (as passeflower): from French passe-fleur. The change in spelling of the first word was due to association with archaic pasque 'Easter' (because of the plant's early flowering)

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