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delphinia

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Del⋅phin⋅i⋅a

  [del-fin-ee-uh]
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–noun
1. an ancient Greek festival in honor of Apollo.
2. Also, Del⋅phine  [del-feen] . a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “dolphin.”

del⋅phin⋅i⋅um

  [del-fin-ee-uhm]
–noun, plural -i⋅ums, -i⋅a  [-ee-uh] .
any of numerous plants of the genus Delphinium, esp. any of various tall, cultivated species having usually blue, pink, or white flowers.
Compare larkspur.

Origin:
1655–65; < NL < Gk delphnion larkspur, deriv. of delphs (s. delphīn-) dolphin; so called from the shape of the nectary
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Main Entry: del·phin·i·um
Pronunciation: del-'fin-E-&m
Function: noun
1 capitalized : a large genus of the buttercupfamily (Ranunculaceae) that comprises chiefly perennial erect branching herbs with divided leaves and flowers in showy spikes and includes several especially of the western U.S. that are toxic tograzing animals and especially cattle —see LARKSPUR, STAVESACRE
2 : any plant of the genus Delphinium
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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