Definition of "columbine" []

• Any of various perennial herbs of the genus Aquilegia native to north temperate regions, cultivated for their showy, variously colored flowers that have petals with long hollow spurs. Also called aquilegia. (noun)

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• "Thanks Kyna, the columbine is a favorite of mine as well."
• "Thanks, the columbine was a lucky freebie, sometimes they are not so wonderful."
• "WATERS: Governor Bill Owens and his wife now proceeding to plant what they're calling columbine flowers following that moment of reflection on this moment one year ago when that terrible tragedy began at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado."