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squirrel corn

[ skwur-uhl kawrn, skwuhr-uhl ]

noun

  1. an American plant, Dicentra canadensis, of the fumitory family, having yellow roots resembling kernels of corn, finely dissected leaves, and clusters of drooping, heart-shaped, cream-colored flowers.

squirrel corn

noun

  1. a North American plant, Dicentra canadensis , having yellow flowers and tubers resembling grains of corn: family Fumariaceae Also calledcolicweed

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Word History and Origins

Origin of squirrel corn1

An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45

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