AVENS

avens

(noun) any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

avens (plural avens)

A plant of the genus Geum, especially Geum urbanum, or herb bennet.

A plant of the genus Dryas.

Anagrams

• Evans, Naves, Sevan, Venas, naves, vanes

Source: Wiktionary


Av"ens, n. Etym: [OF. avence.] (Bot.)

Definition: A plant of the genus Geum, esp. Geum urbanum, or herb bennet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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