celandine /ˈsɛləndaɪn/ noun4 •Any plant of the genus Chelidonium. •Either of two not closely related flowering plantsButtercups, that will be seen, Whether we will see or no; Others, too, of lofty mien; They have done as worldlings do, Taken praise that should be thine, Little, humble Celandine! — 1807 •Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus). •Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna, formerly Ranunculus ficaria). formscelandines