corydalis noun. [kǝ'rɪdǝlɪs] E19.
[mod. Latin from Greek korudallis crested lark (with allus. to the flower, likened to the bird's spur), from korus helmet: cf. LARKSPUR.]
A plant of the genus Corydalis, of the poppy family, comprising mostly rhizomatous or tuberous herbaceous perennials with racemose flowers. Also (with specifying word), a plant of any of several related genera.

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