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Definition of eranthis
eranthis
/ɪˈræn.θɪs/
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Plural:eranthis
eranthis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of tuberous-rooted woodland herbaceous plants in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to southern Europe and Asia, commonly known as winter aconite and characterized by cup-shaped yellow flowers that bloom in early spring.
Example
"The bright yellow blossoms of the eranthis are often the first sign of spring in the botanical garden, sometimes emerging even while the ground is covered in snow."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin taxonomic naming, derived from Greek 'êr' (spring) and 'ánthos' (flower), referring to its very early blooming period.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eranthis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eranthis