delphinium
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Definition of delphinium
: any of a large genus (Delphinium) of the buttercup family that comprises chiefly perennial erect branching herbs with palmately divided leaves and irregular flowers in showy spikes and includes several that are poisonous — compare larkspur
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Roots Landscape curated a mix of easy-care perennials (hollyhocks, delphiniums) for an English-garden feel. 7. — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, "How Edgewood Hall's Historic Facade Was Back to Life," 7 Aug. 2019 The blue is the color of delphiniums and hydrangeas, plant varieties found throughout the property. — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "This Former Party Island for British Royals is Now a Chic New Hotel," 18 June 2019 Blooms from the ranunculus, some from daffodils, an anemone dyed salmon and a broken stem of a blue delphinium pick up the colors and bigger shapes. — Lindsey Taylor, WSJ, "A Slightly Surreal Floral Arrangement Inspired by Joan Miró," 22 Feb. 2019 Then came the 17th, a Picnic at Hanging Rock–inspired display of sweetness and sexiness, set against a landscape of delphiniums. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Raf Simons Has a Peculiar Runway Show Habit—Have You Noticed It?," 16 Jan. 2019 Each filled with delphiniums, garden roses, peonies, foxgloves and clematis. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "How to Throw an End of Summer Garden Party, From London’s Favorite Eat-In Flower Shop," 3 Aug. 2018 Pictured: Yellow roses and baby blue delphiniums in a rustic vase. — Brynn Mannino, Woman's Day, "As Seen On Good Day LA: Flower Arranging," 26 Jan. 2011 In the next few weeks, visitors can expect to see monkshood, delphiniums, mock orange and comfrey blooming. — Anchorage Daily News, "July is a great time to visit the Alaska Botanical Garden," 11 July 2018 Tables were topped with vibrant floral arrangements that featured a summer palate of purple and pink hydrangeas, blue delphiniums, white peonies, yellow Gerber daisies and more. — Candace Jordan, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago Botanic Garden's Summer Dinner Dance: Fundraising for a living museum," 26 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'delphinium.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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delphinium
noun
del·phin·i·um
| \ del-ˈfin-ē-əm
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Medical Definition of delphinium
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capitalized
: a large genus of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) that comprises chiefly perennial herbs with divided leaves and flowers in showy spikes and includes several especially of the western United States that are toxic to grazing animals and especially cattle — see larkspur, stavesacre
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: any plant of the genus Delphinium