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Definition of twinspur

twinspur

/ˈtwɪnˌspɜːr/
twin · spur
Plural:twinspurs
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twinspur Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous plants of the genus Diascia, native primarily to southern Africa, widely cultivated as ornamental garden plants for their profusion of small, brightly colored flowers characterized by two distinctive nectar-bearing spurs at the back.

Example

"The gardener planted vibrant pink twinspurs in the hanging baskets to provide a long-lasting display of trailing color."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

twinning
twinset
twinsies
twinspur
twirl
twirler
twirly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the combination of 'twin' and 'spur', directly referencing the two distinctive, downward-pointing tubular projections (spurs) found on the back of the plant's flowers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twinspur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twinspur
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