espuela

Definitions of espuela
  1. noun
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    synonyms: acicate, aguijón, empujón, estímulo
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    type of:
    incitación
    the expression of approval and support
  2. noun
    any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium
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    type of:
    espuela de caballero
    any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances
  3. noun
    tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
    synonyms: espolón
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