Larkspur: meaning, definitions and examples

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larkspur

 

[ หˆlรคrkหŒspษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Larkspur refers to a genus of flowering plants known as Delphinium, which are part of the buttercup family. These plants are characterized by their tall spikes of blue, purple, pink, or white flowers and are commonly found in temperate regions. Larkspurs are popular in ornamental gardens and floral arrangements due to their striking appearance. Some species can be toxic if ingested, making them important to keep away from pets and livestock.

Synonyms

bluebell, buttercup, delphinium.

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with vibrant larkspurs swaying in the breeze.
  • She arranged a bouquet with larkspur and other summer flowers.
  • The larkspur blooms added a splash of color to the landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "larkspur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฐเฅเค•เคธเฅเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Larkspur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ larkspur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฟั‡ะฐั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delfinek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒผใ‚ฏใ‚นใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท delphinium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espuelas de caballero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท larkspur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผํฌ์Šคํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุฑูƒุณุจูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlavรกฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlavรกฤik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃž็‡•่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonฤnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fuglablรณm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ัะฟัƒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ แƒ™แƒกแƒžแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ larkspur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espuelas de caballero

Etymology

The word 'larkspur' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the term 'larkespeore', which referred to a flower that resembled a lark's foot. The name is thought to be a combination of 'lark,' a type of bird known for its singing and its association with open fields, and 'spurs,' describing the distinctive spur-shaped projections of the flower's petals. This botanical name was influenced by the Latin name 'Delphinium', but its common use in English can be traced back to the early 14th century. Larkspurs have been cultivated for centuries, and their beauty has made them a popular choice in gardens, particularly in Europe and North America.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,389 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.