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Definition of dog tooth violet

dog tooth violet

Plural:dog tooth violets
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A spring-flowering woodland herbaceous perennial of the lily family (genus Erythronium), native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, characterized by nodding, lily-like flowers and distinctively mottled leaves.

Example

"While hiking through the Appalachian deciduous forest in early spring, we spotted a beautiful patch of yellow dog tooth violets blooming near a stream."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, the dog tooth violet is a member of the lily family (Liliaceae) rather than a true violet (family Violaceae).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dog tooth violet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dog-tooth-violet
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