celandine
noun
cel·an·dine ˈse-lən-ˌdīn 
-ˌdēn
1
: a yellow-flowered Eurasian biennial herb (Chelidonium majus) of the poppy family naturalized in the eastern U.S.
2
: lesser celandine
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lesser celandine can be easily confused with marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) — a native plant found in wetland habitats and in some home gardens with moist areas. 
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2022 Lesser celandine can be easily confused with marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), a native plant found in wetland habitats and also planted in some gardens with moist areas. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 2 May 2021
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2022 Lesser celandine can be easily confused with marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), a native plant found in wetland habitats and also planted in some gardens with moist areas. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 2 May 2021 Word History
Etymology
Middle English celidoine, from Anglo-French, from Latin chelidonia, from feminine of chelidonius of the swallow, from Greek chelidonios, from chelidon-, chelidōn swallow
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing celandine
Medical Definition
celandine
noun
cel·an·dine ˈsel-ən-ˌdīn, -ˌdēn
: a yellow-flowered biennial Eurasian herb (Chelidonium majus) of the poppy family naturalized in the eastern United States that has been used medicinally especially as a diuretic see chelidonium sense 2