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Definition of corydalis

corydalis

/kəˈrɪdəlɪs/
co · ryd · a · lis
Plural:corydalises
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corydalis Lexical Profile

corydalis Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A plant of a large genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the poppy family (Papaveraceae), native mostly to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by fern-like divided leaves and clusters of spurred, tubular flowers.

Example

"The woodland garden featured a stunning display of blue corydalis blooming beneath the shade of the ancient oak trees."

• Nearby Words

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corvid
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corylopsis
cosmos

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'corydalis', derived from Greek 'korydallis' (crested lark), referring to the distinctive shape of the flower's spur which resembles the crest or spur of a lark.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corydalis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corydalis
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