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celandine

 

[ ˈsɛlənˌdaɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of plant

Celandine refers to a group of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, specifically the greater celandine (Chelidonium majus). These plants are known for their yellow flowers and numerous medicinal properties, traditionally used for treating various ailments.

Synonyms

greater celandine, yellow celandine

Examples of usage

  • The celandine is often found in garden borders.
  • In folk medicine, celandine is believed to cure warts.
  • Celandine has been used in herbal remedies for centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "celandine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chelidonium

🇮🇳 चेलिडोनियम

🇩🇪 Schöllkraut

🇮🇩 celandine

🇺🇦 череда

🇵🇱 glistnik

🇯🇵 セラジウム

🇫🇷 chélidoine

🇪🇸 celidonia

🇹🇷 çörek otu

🇰🇷 첼리돈

🇸🇦 شيلدونيوم

🇨🇿 vlaštovičník

🇸🇰 lastovičník

🇨🇳 披针叶

🇸🇮 čelidonija

🇮🇸 sæfara

🇰🇿 көлденең

🇬🇪 ჩელიდონია

🇦🇿 çelidonia

🇲🇽 celidonia

Word origin

The word 'celandine' originates from the Latin term 'chelidonia', derived from the Greek word 'chelidon', meaning 'swallow' (the bird). This is believed to reference the plant's flowering period, which aligns with the arrival of swallows in spring. Celandine has been known since ancient times and has been utilized in various cultures for its medicinal properties. Its association with the swallow also suggests themes of renewal and the arrival of warmer weather, as the blooms of celandine often signal the onset of the spring season. Over time, its various species have been recognized and described by botanists and herbalists, leading to its place in both traditional and modern herbal medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,127, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.