dicentra

[ dahy-sen-truh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any of several plants belonging to the genus Dicentra, of the fumitory family, having long clusters of drooping flowers, such as the Dutchman's breeches or the bleeding heart.

dicentra

/ daɪˈsɛntrə /

noun

any Asian or North American plant of the genus Dicentra, such as bleeding heart and Dutchman's-breeches, having finely divided leaves and ornamental clusters of drooping flowers: family Fumariaceae

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of dicentra¹

1833; < New Latin < Greek díkentr ( os ) with two stings or spurs, equivalent to di- di- ¹ + -kentros, derivative of kéntron a spur, point, sting (derivative of kenteîn to prick, sting) + Latin -a -a ²

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of dicentra¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek dikentros having two sharp points, from di- ¹+ kentron sharp point, from kentein to prick; see centre

Discover More

Example Sentences

The arbutus and the dicentra appeared on the 10th, and the coltsfoot—which, however, is an importation—about the same time.

From Project Gutenberg

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart), red and white; one to two feet; May.

From Project Gutenberg

Please look carefully at the enclosed specimen of Dicentra thalictriformis, and throw away.

From Project Gutenberg

A much more brilliantly coloured member of the same family is the Dicentra (Diclytra) spectabilis, so familiar in our gardens.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, let me see—Aquilegia, Dianthus barbatus, Dicentra spectabilis—gracious!

From Project Gutenberg

Word of the Day

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

dice cup dicentric

Browse