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1. (n.) delphinium
any of numerous plants of the genus Delphinium, of the buttercup family, esp. any of various tall species having usu. blue, pink, or white flowers.
Etymology: (1655–65; < NL < Gk delph&imacracute;nion larkspur, der. of delph&imacracute;s (s. delphīn-) dolphin ; so called from the shape of the nectary)
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1. (noun) delphinium
any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
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1. Delphinium
A plant genus of the family RANUNCULACEAE. Members contain ACONITINE and other diterpenoid alkaloids.
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