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avens
CIDE DICTIONARY
avens, n. [OF. avence.].
A plant of the genus Geum , of the rose family, esp. Geum urbanum , or herb bennet. They may bear red, yellow, or white flowers. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
avens, n. any of various plants of the genus Geum.
Idiom
mountain avens a related plant (Dryas octopetala).
Etymology
ME f. OF avence (med.L avencia), of unkn. orig.
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