red maids

noun

An annual wildflower native to western North America, Calandrinia ciliata, whose seeds were highly valued as food by American Indians.

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Meanings

noun

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  1. An annual wildflower native to western North America, Calandrinia ciliata, whose seeds were highly valued as food by American Indians.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounsucculent carpet-forming plant having small brilliant reddish-pink flowers; southwestern United States

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redmaidsCalandrinia ciliata
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wildflowerwild flower

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APA

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MLA

“red maids.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/red%20maids. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “red maids,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/red%20maids.

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