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Definition of doronicum

doronicum

/dəˈrɒn.ɪ.kəm/
do · ron · i · cum
Plural:doronicums
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doronicum Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any perennial plant of the genus Doronicum in the aster family (Asteraceae), native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, characterized by bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads that bloom in early spring.

Example

"The gardener planted several doronicums in the shaded border to guarantee a vibrant display of yellow flowers early in the spring."

• Rhymes for doronicum

• Nearby Words

dormered
dormitory
dormouse
doronicum
dorotheanthus
dorsal
dorsiflex

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin Doronicum, derived from Arabic 'darawnaj' or Persian 'darūnaj', terms historically used to refer to various medicinal or poisonous plant roots.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doronicum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doronicum
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