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Avens

//ˈævɪnz// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Aven form-of, plural
Noun
  1. 1
    A plant of the genus Geum, especially Geum urbanum, or herb bennet.
  2. 2
    any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers wordnet
  3. 3
    A plant of the genus Dryas.

Etymology

From Middle English avence, from Anglo-Norman avance, Old French avence, from Medieval Latin avencia (“a kind of clover”).

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