white avens

/waɪt ˌævənz/
/hwaɪt ˌævənz/
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Definitions of white avens
  1. noun
    avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers
    synonyms: Geum virginianum, bennet
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    any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers
  2. noun
    North American white-flowered avens
    synonyms: Geum canadense, bennet
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    type of:
    avens
    any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers
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