larkspur

noun lark·spur \ˈlärk-ˌspər\

Definition of LARKSPUR

: delphinium

: 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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First Known Use of LARKSPUR

1578

Rhymes with LARKSPUR

as per, astir, auteur, aver, bestir, Big Sur, Bonheur, chasseur, chauffeur, claqueur, coiffeur, concur, confer, Crèvecoeur, danseur, defer, demur, deter, douceur, du jour, farceur, flaneur, frondeur, hauteur, him/her, his/her, incur, infer, inter, jongleur, liqueur, longspur, masseur, millefleur, occur, Pasteur, poseur, prefer, recur, refer, sandbur, sandspur, seigneur, transfer, voyeur, white fir

LARKSPUR Defined for Kids

larkspur

noun lark·spur \ˈlärk-ˌspər\

Definition of LARKSPUR for Kids

: a tall plant that is often grown for its stalks of showy blue, purple, pink, or white flowers

Medical Dictionary

larkspur

noun lark·spur \ˈlärk-ˌspər\

Medical Definition of LARKSPUR

: delphinium 2

: the dried ripe seeds of a European plant of the genus Delphinium (D. ajacis) from which an acetic tincture is sometimes prepared for use against ectoparasites (as lice)