AVENS


Meaning of AVENS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-vənz ]

noun

( plural avens )

Etymology: Middle English avence, from Anglo-French avance, avence

Date: 13th century

: any of a genus ( Geum ) of perennial herbs of the rose family with white, purple, red, or yellow flowers

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