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n.
A genus of herbaceous plants, with racemes of two-spurred or heart-shaped flowers, including the Dutchman's breeches, and the more showy Bleeding heart (D. spectabilis).
n.
An annual herb (Spergula arvensis) with whorled filiform leaves, sometimes grown in Europe for fodder.
n.
A large genus of plants of the order Geraniaceae, differing from Geranium in having a spurred calyx and an irregular corolla.
n.
A spurred partidge of the genus Francolinus and allied genera, of Asia and Africa. The common species (F. vulgaris) was formerly common in southern Europe, but is now nearly restricted to Asia.
n.
A genus of ranunculaceous plants (Delphinium), having showy flowers, and a spurred calyx. They are natives of the North Temperate zone. The commonest larkspur of the gardens is D. Consolida. The flower of the bee larkspur (D. elatum) has two petals bearded with yellow hairs, and looks not unlike a bee.
a.
Affected with spur, or ergot; as, spurred rye.
imp. & p. p.
of Spur
n.
See Spurry.
n.
Management by the heel, especially the spurred heel; as, the horse understands the heel well.
v. t.
To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.
n.
One whose occupation is to make spurs.
n.
Any plant of the genus Tropaeolum, geraniaceous herbs, having mostly climbing stems, peltate leaves, and spurred flowers, and including the common Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus), the canary-bird flower (T. peregrinum), and about thirty more species, all natives of South America. The whole plant has a warm pungent flavor, and the fleshy fruits are used as a substitute for capers, while the leaves and flowers are sometimes used in salads.
a.
Wearing spurs; furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.
n.
One who spurs.
a.
Having a spur, as the flower of the toadflax and larkspur; spurred.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Spur
superl.
Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited; as, a free horse.
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