‖ cardamine Bot.
(kɑːˈdæmɪniː, ˈkɑːdəmaɪn)
[mod.Lat. (Linnæus), a. Gr. καρδαµίνη some cresslike plant, f. κάρδαµον cress: cf. F. cardamine.]
A genus of cruciferous plants, including the common Lady-smock or Cuckoo-flower (C. pratensis); Meadow-cress.
| 1753 in Chambers Cycl. Supp. 1875 Veitch Tweed 27 The slender cardamine, first lilac hued, Then growing white and pure. 1882 Garden 22 Apr. 284/1 A regular bed of lovely pink Cardamine. |