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‖ delphinium Bot.|dɛlˈfɪnɪəm|
[Bot. Lat. Delphīnium, a. Gr. δελϕίνιον larkspur (Dioscorides), dim. of δελϕίν dolphin (so named from the form of the nectary).]
a. A genus of plants, family Ranunculaceæ, with handsome flowers of irregular form, comprising the common larkspur and many other species. The name is in ordinary horticultural use for the cultivated species and varieties.
1664Evelyn Kal. Hort. (1729) 200 Sow divers Annuals..as double marigold, Digitalis, Delphinium. 1882The Garden 3 June 384/1 Another fine group is formed by a row of tall-growing Delphiniums..in front of Clematises and Roses.
b. A deep blue like that of the indigo-blue delphinium.
1923Daily Mail 23 Apr. 6 Exclusive colourings, including..Delphinium, Saxe. 1927Observer 9 Oct. 21 Nut Brown, Cocoa, Delphinium. 1970Guardian 5 May 7/1 Mini dress..coffee, apple, rose or delphinium print on green. 1971M. Lee Dying for Fun xlvii. 220 Pretty girls dressed in pastiche rags and delphinium-blue wellington boots. |