chelone

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Synonyms: chalone, chelon

Antonyms: chalone, chelon

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} Any member of the genus {{taxfmt|Chelone|genus}} of four species of [[perennial]] [[herbaceous]] plants that are native to eastern [[North America]].

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|Greek mythology}} A woman who became the [[tortoise]] as punishment for disobeying a summons from the gods.

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