TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
DELPHINIUM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tall larkspur
1, record 1, English, tall%20larkspur
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Brown's larkspur 1, record 1, English, Brown%27s%20larkspur
correct
- duncecap larkspur 1, record 1, English, duncecap%20larkspur
correct, see observation
- giant larkspur 1, record 1, English, giant%20larkspur
correct
- Hooker's larkspur 2, record 1, English, Hooker%27s%20larkspur
correct
- mountain larkspur 3, record 1, English, mountain%20larkspur
correct, see observation
- pale-flowered Brown's larkspur 2, record 1, English, pale%2Dflowered%20Brown%27s%20larkspur
correct
- Sierra larkspur 4, record 1, English, Sierra%20larkspur
correct
- western larkspur 1, record 1, English, western%20larkspur
correct
- tower larkspur 5, record 1, English, tower%20larkspur
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Ranunculaceae. 6, record 1, English, - tall%20larkspur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tall larkspur: preferred common name in the Inventory of Canadian Agricultural Weeds (2003). 7, record 1, English, - tall%20larkspur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
duncecap larkspur : common name also used to refer to the species Delphinium occidentale. 8, record 1, English, - tall%20larkspur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
mountain larkspur : common name also used to refer to the species Delphinium depauperatum. 6, record 1, English, - tall%20larkspur
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dunce cap larkspur
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pied-d'alouette glauque
1, record 1, French, pied%2Dd%27alouette%20glauque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pied d'alouette glauque 2, record 1, French, pied%20d%27alouette%20glauque
correct, masculine noun
- dauphinelle glauque 3, record 1, French, dauphinelle%20glauque
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Ranunculaceae. 4, record 1, French, - pied%2Dd%27alouette%20glauque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pied-d'alouette glauque : nom à privilégier selon l'Inventaire des mauvaises herbes du Canada (2003). 5, record 1, French, - pied%2Dd%27alouette%20glauque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dwarf larkspur
1, record 2, English, dwarf%20larkspur
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Blue Mountain larkspur 1, record 2, English, Blue%20Mountain%20larkspur
correct
- mountain larkspur 1, record 2, English, mountain%20larkspur
correct, see observation
- slim larkspur 2, record 2, English, slim%20larkspur
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Ranunculaceae. 3, record 2, English, - dwarf%20larkspur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dwarf larkspur : common name also used to refer to the species Delphinium tricorne. 4, record 2, English, - dwarf%20larkspur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mountain larkspur : common name also used to refer to the species Delphinium glaucum. 3, record 2, English, - dwarf%20larkspur
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pied-d'alouette appauvri
1, record 2, French, pied%2Dd%27alouette%20appauvri
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pied d'alouette appauvri 2, record 2, French, pied%20d%27alouette%20appauvri
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Ranunculaceae. 3, record 2, French, - pied%2Dd%27alouette%20appauvri
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- duncecap larkspur
1, record 3, English, duncecap%20larkspur
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Ranunculaceae. 2, record 3, English, - duncecap%20larkspur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
duncecap larkspur : common name also used to refer to the species Delphinium glaucum. 2, record 3, English, - duncecap%20larkspur
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dunce cap larkspur
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pied-d'alouette occidental
1, record 3, French, pied%2Dd%27alouette%20occidental
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pied d'alouette occidental 1, record 3, French, pied%20d%27alouette%20occidental
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Ranunculaceae. 1, record 3, French, - pied%2Dd%27alouette%20occidental
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dwarf larkspur
1, record 4, English, dwarf%20larkspur
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Ranunculaceae. 2, record 4, English, - dwarf%20larkspur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dwarf larkspur : common name also used to refer to the species Delphinium depauperatum. 2, record 4, English, - dwarf%20larkspur
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pied-d'alouette à follicules libres
1, record 4, French, pied%2Dd%27alouette%20%C3%A0%20follicules%20libres
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pied d'alouette à follicules libres 1, record 4, French, pied%20d%27alouette%20%C3%A0%20follicules%20libres
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Ranunculaceae. 1, record 4, French, - pied%2Dd%27alouette%20%C3%A0%20follicules%20libres
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 8-(acetyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16β-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-20-methylaconitan-14alpha-yl benzoate
1, record 5, English, 8%2D%28acetyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2Dtrimethoxy%2D4%2D%28methoxymethyl%29%2D20%2Dmethylaconitan%2D14alpha%2Dyl%20benzoate
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- delphinine 2, record 5, English, delphinine
correct
- delphine 3, record 5, English, delphine
avoid
- 1,6,16-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-20-methyl aconitane-8,13,14-triol(1.alpha.,6.alpha.,14.alpha.,16.β.)-8-acetate 14-benzoate 4, record 5, English, 1%2C6%2C16%2Dtrimethoxy%2D4%2D%28methoxymethyl%29%2D20%2Dmethyl%20aconitane%2D8%2C13%2C14%2Dtriol%281%2Ealpha%2E%2C6%2Ealpha%2E%2C14%2Ealpha%2E%2C16%2E%26%23946%3B%2E%29%2D8%2Dacetate%2014%2Dbenzoate
correct, see observation
- NSC56463 4, record 5, English, NSC56463
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A poisonous alkaloid found in various species of Delphinium, especially the stavesacre(Delphinium staphisagria), which appears under the form of a colorless amorphous powder and causes poisoning in ruminants and other animals. 5, record 5, English, - 8%2D%28acetyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2Dtrimethoxy%2D4%2D%28methoxymethyl%29%2D20%2Dmethylaconitan%2D14alpha%2Dyl%20benzoate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
8-(acetyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16β-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-20-methylaconitan-14alpha-ylbenzoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 5, English, - 8%2D%28acetyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2Dtrimethoxy%2D4%2D%28methoxymethyl%29%2D20%2Dmethylaconitan%2D14alpha%2Dyl%20benzoate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha: This prefix must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 5, record 5, English, - 8%2D%28acetyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2Dtrimethoxy%2D4%2D%28methoxymethyl%29%2D20%2Dmethylaconitan%2D14alpha%2Dyl%20benzoate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
delphine: This name must not be used to designate delphinine. 1, record 5, English, - 8%2D%28acetyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2Dtrimethoxy%2D4%2D%28methoxymethyl%29%2D20%2Dmethylaconitan%2D14alpha%2Dyl%20benzoate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C33H45NO9 5, record 5, English, - 8%2D%28acetyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2Dtrimethoxy%2D4%2D%28methoxymethyl%29%2D20%2Dmethylaconitan%2D14alpha%2Dyl%20benzoate
Record 5, Key term(s)
- 1,6,16-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-20-methyl aconitane-8,13,14-triol(1.alpha.,6.alpha.,14.alpha.,16.beta.)-8-acetate 14-benzoate
- 1,6,16-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-20-methyl aconitane-8,13,14-triol(1.a.,6.a.,14.a.,16.β.)-8-acetate 14-benzoate
- 8-(acetyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16beta-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-20-methylaconitan-14alpha-yl benzoate
- 8-(acetyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1a,6a,16β-trimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-20-methylaconitan-14a-yl benzoate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- benzoate de 8-(acétyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16β- triméthoxy-4-(méthoxyméthyl)-20-méthylaconitan- 14alpha-yle
1, record 5, French, benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- delphinine 2, record 5, French, delphinine
correct, feminine noun
- delphine 3, record 5, French, delphine
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- (1.alpha.,6.alpha.,14.alpha.,16.β.)-8-acétate 14-benzoate de 1,6,16-triméthoxy-4-(méthoxyméthyl)-20-méthyl aconitane-8,13,14-triol 1, record 5, French, %281%2Ealpha%2E%2C6%2Ealpha%2E%2C14%2Ealpha%2E%2C16%2E%26%23946%3B%2E%29%2D8%2Dac%C3%A9tate%2014%2Dbenzoate%20de%201%2C6%2C16%2Dtrim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%20aconitane%2D8%2C13%2C14%2Dtriol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- NSC56463 1, record 5, French, NSC56463
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcaloïde découvert par Lassaigne et Feneulle dans la staphisaigre, dont il est le principe actif. 4, record 5, French, - benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La staphisaigre est une plante très toxique [qui] contient plusieurs alcaloïdes diterpéniques tels que la delphinine et la chasmanine. Ses graines ont des propriétés insecticides et parasiticides. 5, record 5, French, - benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette substance est pulvérulente et blanche; elle cristallise difficilement, est à peine soluble dans l'eau, et se dissout dans l'alcool et l'éther. [...] On l'obtient en traitant à chaud par l'alcool chargé d'une petite quantité d'acide sulfurique les semences pulvérisées de la staphisaigre, passant à chaud, ajoutant à la liqueur un excès de chaux, filtrant et distillant; on chauffe le résidu avec de l'eau aiguisée d'acide sulfurique, et l'on traite par l'ammoniaque. Le précipité est la delphine. Cet alcaloïde est très vénéneux. 4, record 5, French, - benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
benzoate de 8-(acétyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16β-triméthoxy-4-(méthoxyméthyl)-20-méthylaconitan-14alpha-yle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 5, French, - benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha : Ce préfixe doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 6, record 5, French, - benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
delphine : Ce nom ne doit pas être utilisé pour désigner la delphinine. 1, record 5, French, - benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C33H45NO9 6, record 5, French, - benzoate%20de%208%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29%2D13%2Dhydroxy%2D1alpha%2C6alpha%2C16%26%23946%3B%2D%20trim%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2D%28m%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thyl%29%2D20%2Dm%C3%A9thylaconitan%2D%2014alpha%2Dyle
Record 5, Key term(s)
- benzoate de 8-(acétyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1alpha,6alpha,16bêta-triméthoxy-4-(méthoxyméthyl)-20-méthylaconitan-14alpha-yle
- benzoate de 8-(acétyloxy)-13-hydroxy-1a,6a,16β-triméthoxy-4-(méthoxyméthyl)-20-méthylaconitan-14a-yle
- (1.alpha.,6.alpha.,14.alpha.,16.bêta.)-8-acétate 14-benzoate de 1,6,16-triméthoxy-4-(méthoxyméthyl)-20-méthyl aconitane-8,13,14-triol
- (1.a.,6.a.,14.a.,16.β.)-8-acétate 14-benzoate de 1,6,16-triméthoxy-4-(méthoxyméthyl)-20-méthyl aconitane-8,13,14-triol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biología vegetal
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- delfinina
1, record 5, Spanish, delfinina
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alcaloide sólido cristalino, de color blanco. Soluble en alcohol y éter; insoluble en agua. Muy tóxica por vía oral e inhalatoria. 1, record 5, Spanish, - delfinina
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C33H45NO9 2, record 5, Spanish, - delfinina
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
- Botany
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- perennial
1, record 6, English, perennial
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Continuing or lasting for several years. 2, record 6, English, - perennial
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
perennial vegetation: Vegetation that lives for more than one year, usually many years. 3, record 6, English, - perennial
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Perennial woody species. 4, record 6, English, - perennial
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used specifically of a plant(as delphinium) that dies back seasonally and produces new growth from a perennating part. 2, record 6, English, - perennial
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Floriculture
- Botanique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pluriannuel
1, record 6, French, pluriannuel
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des plantes cultivées dont la vie, et parfois l'exploitation, s'étend sur plusieurs années. 1, record 6, French, - pluriannuel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au féminin : pluriannuelle. 2, record 6, French, - pluriannuel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-05-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Botany
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Delphinium Club
1, record 7, English, Ontario%20Delphinium%20Club
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ODC 1, record 7, English, ODC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Delphinium Club is a group of members who get together once a year in July for an Annual Meeting & Field Day to discuss, show and exchange information on Delphiniums. 1, record 7, English, - Ontario%20Delphinium%20Club
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Botanique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Delphinium Club
1, record 7, French, Ontario%20Delphinium%20Club
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ODC 1, record 7, French, ODC
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 7, French, - Ontario%20Delphinium%20Club
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: