Renoncier

Renoncier is a French-language term that can denote either a surname or a vernacular plant name. In onomastics, renoncier appears as a surname in France and other Francophone regions, appearing in historical documents and, in some cases, contemporary records. The precise origin of the name is uncertain; it may be toponymic, occupational, or descriptive, with regional variations in spelling and distribution.

In botany and horticulture, renoncier is used as a common name for certain plants in the genus Ranunculus, the buttercups, within the family Ranunculaceae. These plants are typically herbaceous and may be perennials or annuals, often featuring bright yellow flowers. The term renoncier is regional and appears mainly in French-language texts rather than in formal botanical nomenclature, with usage varying by locale and author.

Related terms in French include renoncule, which more commonly designates members of the Ranunculus genus in everyday speech and standard botanical references. As a result, renoncier can function as a vehicle for both surname identification and regional plant name usage, depending on context.