pasqueflower
noun
pasque·flow·er ˈpask-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of several anemones with palmately compound leaves and large usually white or purple early spring flowers
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for alpine flowers like Davidson's Penstemon, western pasqueflower, sticky cinquefoil, Newberry's fleece flower, and others. 
Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2022
Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2022 Word History
Etymology
modification of Middle French passefleur, from passer to pass + fleur flower
First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pasqueflower
noun
pasque·flow·er ˈpask-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of several perennial herbs of the genus Anemone having palmately compound leaves and large usually white or purple flowers and including several (especially A. pulsatilla synonym Pulsatilla vulgaris) used as sources of pulsatilla