Definition of "dogtooth violet" [dogtooth violet]

• Any of several plants of the genus Erythronium, having leaves with reddish blotches and nodding, colorful, solitary, lilylike flowers on leafless stems. Also called adder's-tongue, trout lily. (noun)

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