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dicentra Definition

di·cen·tra (dī sen′trə)

noun

any of a genus (Dicentra) of plants of the fumitory family with deeply cut leaflets and heart-shaped flowers of white, rose, etc., as Dutchman's-breeches; bleeding heart

Etymology: ModL < di- + Gr kentron, a spur: see center

dicentra Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

spectabilis: Dicentra spectabilis - a fine combination of gaudy color and very graceful form.

Browse dictionary entries near dicentra

  1. ‹ dice
  2. ‹ dicast
  3. ‹ dibs
  4. ‹ dibranchiate
  5. ‹ dibit
  6. ‹ dibbuk
  7. ‹ dibble
  8. ‹ dibasic
  9. ‹ dib
  10. ‹ diazotize
  1. dicephalous ›
  2. dicey ›
  3. dichasium ›
  4. dichloride ›
  5. dichlorophenoxyacetic acid ›
  6. dicho- ›
  7. dichogamy ›
  8. dichondra ›
  9. dichotomize ›
  10. dichotomy ›