Delphinia

/dɛlˈfɪniə/ noun

Definition

Plural form of delphinium; multiple plants of the genus Delphinium with tall flower spikes.

Etymology

From delphinium + -ia (plural suffix), creating the plural form of the plant name.

Kelly Says

Delphinium flowers are such a vivid blue that they were historically used to create dyes—and interestingly, the blue has remained stable in paintings for 400+ years, making it one of the most archivally perfect colors.

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