larkspur

noun

lark·​spur ˈlärk-ˌspər How to pronounce larkspur (audio)
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: any of the delphiniums that are annuals, have the upper two petals of the corolla united and the bottom two missing, are now often placed in a separate genus (Consolida), and include several widely cultivated forms

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The flowers range from delicate snow lilies and fairy slipper orchids to dwarf larkspur and Colorado blue columbines, the state flower. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024 Giant larkspurs and lush artemisias weaved their way across the Art Deco stairway as guests ascended the reception hall. Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024 Wildflowers found at various elevations include mountain shooting star, Western columbine, elephant’s head, and slim larkspur. Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024 Options for your new plantings include pinks, sweet alyssum, larkspurs, snapdragons, Iceland poppies, stocks, foxgloves, wallflowers, ornamental Swiss chard and, a little closer to March, petunias. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for larkspur 

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of larkspur was in 1578

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“Larkspur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larkspur. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

larkspur

noun
lark·​spur ˈlärk-ˌspər How to pronounce larkspur (audio)
: delphinium
especially : a cultivated delphinium grown for its stalks of showy blue, pink, or white flowers

Medical Definition

larkspur

noun
lark·​spur ˈlärk-ˌspər How to pronounce larkspur (audio)
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a
: any of various annual Eurasian herbaceous plants (genus Consolida) that were formerly placed in the same genus as the delphiniums
b
: the dried seeds of a European larkspur (Consolida ajacis synonym Delphinium ajacis) used especially in a topical preparation to kill head lice

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