AVENS


Meaning of AVENS in English

[ 'eɪv(ə)nz ]

■ noun a plant with serrated, divided leaves and seeds bearing small hooks. [Genus Geum : several species.]

Origin

ME: from OFr. avence (med. L. avencia ).

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