larkspur

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The sea was always blue, of course, like the sky, or the larkspur--she was never quite sure of the colour The air all around the Tower smelled sweet, just like cologne.

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  1. noun See delphinium.

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  • Hidden close to the ground were runners of alyssum and larkspur, defiantly blooming in anticipation of the coming summer. —  THE LIGHTKEEPER
  • Earl Grey larkspur are a delicate shade of mauve which does not hold up well to repeated dowsings. —  chron.com Chronicle
  • The girl sped out of the room, and came back presently, her arms full of summer flowers, tiger-lilies, larkspur, monkshood, and herbs that, being bruised, gave out odors. —  Country Neighbors
  • It never seemed anything very remarkable to me for most of the flowers have sown themselves and grow like weeds, but of course there's no denying the hollyhocks, poppies, and larkspur are pretty. —  Walter and the Wireless
  • His father died for it at Gettysburg, the same place where Aaron lost his leg The only thing is, the larkspur's getting ahead of the poppies--seems like the larkspur couldn't wait"--her voice continued low--"I always love to see the larkspur come I too," said the child. —  Patchwork A Story of 'The Plain People'
 

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/ˈlɑrkspər/
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