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noun
Any of several species of genus Colchicum that bloom in the Fall
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any of several species of genus Colchicum that bloom in the Fall
especially, Colchicum autumnale.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers; native to western and central Europe
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: meadow saffron, naked lady, Colchicum autumnale
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Broader terms: bulbous plant
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