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dogtooth violet
[ dawg-tooth vahy-uh-lit, dog- ]
noun
- Also called adder's-tongue,. any of several North American lilies of the genus Erythronium, having nodding flowers and usually mottled leaves.
- a related Old World plant, E. dens-canis, having purplish flowers.
dogtooth violet
noun
- a name for various plants of the liliaceous genus Erythronium, esp the North American E. americanum, with yellow nodding flowers, or the European E. dens-canis, with purple flowers Also calledadders-tonguefawn lily
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dogtooth violet1
First recorded in 1620–30
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Example Sentences
A dogtooth violet, commonly called avalanche lily, is abundant.
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