mogop

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

  • mogopp, moggop
  • mokopp (Solør dialect)
  • mogobbe (dialectal)

Etymology

mo +‎ gop, the later part is of uncertain origin. Compare Swedish mosippa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmuː.ɡɔp/

Noun

mogop m (definite singular mogopen, indefinite plural mogopar, definite plural mogopane)

  1. (botany) spring pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vernalis)

Synonyms

  • bjønneblomme (Sigdal dialect)
  • bukkeblomme (Lom, Fron, Gausdal)
  • fjellgop (Vossamål)
  • geitblomme (Lom, Fron, Vågå)
  • geitfivel (Gudbrandsdal, Slidre, Modum)
  • killingblom
  • mofivel (Modum, Oppdal, Ringerike)
  • måssåblomst (Alvdal)
  • tælarose (Fron and Øyer dialects)

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