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corydalis

(kō rid′'l is, kə-)

noun

any of a genus (Corydalis) of plants of the fumitory family, with spurred yellow, rose, blue, or purple flowers

Origin: ModL < Gr korydallis, crested lark < korys, helmet < IE *ereu- < base er-, horn

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noun

Any of various herbs of the genus Corydalis native chiefly to northern temperate regions and having finely divided leaves and spurred, often yellow or pinkish flowers.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin Corydalis, genus name

Origin: , from Greek korudallis, crested lark (from the shape of the flowers)

Origin: , from korudos; see ker-¹ in Indo-European roots

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