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Definition of ficaria
ficaria
/fɪˈkɛə.ri.ə/
fi · car · i · a
Plural:ficarias
ficaria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any low-growing perennial flowering plant of the genus Ficaria in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to Europe and western Asia, especially the lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), characterized by fleshy tuberous roots, glossy heart-shaped leaves, and solitary, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ficaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ficaria