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co·ryd·a·lis
I. \-ələ̇s\ noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek korydallis crested lark; from the shape of the flowers; akin to Latin cornu horn — more at horn
1.
a. capitalized : a large genus of herbs (family Fumariaceae) that are native to north temperate regions and southern Africa and have decompound leaves, racemose irregular flowers, and a several-seeded capsular fruit
b. -es : any plant of this genus
2. -es : the dried tubers of squirrel corn and Dutchman's-breeches containing the alkaloid corydaline and formerly used as a tonic
II.
Etymology: New Latin, alteration (influenced by Greek korydallis) of Corydalus
synonym of corydalus |