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Definition of hepatica

hepatica

/hɪˈpæt.ɪ.kə/
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Plural:hepaticas
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Adjective:hepatic
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hepatica Lexical Profile

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A small evergreen woodland plant of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to North America, Europe, and Asia, characterized by three-lobed leaves and early spring flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white.

Example

"During our early spring hike through the Appalachian woodlands, we spotted several delicate hepaticas blooming in the leaf litter."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from New Latin 'hepatica', from Late Latin 'hepaticus' meaning 'of the liver', originating from Greek 'hēpatikos' (from 'hēpar', liver). The plant was historically named for its three-lobed leaves, which were thought to resemble the human liver.

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