Columbine (noun)

1. A plant with showy, spurred flowers, commonly blue and white, in the buttercup family.
2. A medieval dance in which participants wore columbine flowers in their hats.

Origin:

From the latin word columbina, meaning 'dove'.

Examples:

1. The columbine flowers in the garden provided a beautiful display of blue and white.
2. The columbine plant is a popular choice for rock gardens and woodland gardens.
3. The children danced the columbine at the medieval festival, wearing flower-filled hats.
4. The columbine plant is a hardy perennial that comes back year after year.
5. The columbine dance was a playful and lighthearted affair that was enjoyed by all.