Antirrhinum: meaning, definitions and examples
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Antirrhinum
[ รฆnหtษชr.ษช.nษm ]
botanical term
Antirrhinum, commonly known as snapdragon, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae. They are known for their distinctive flower shape that resembles a dragon's mouth, which opens and closes when pinched. Snapdragons are popular in gardens and as cut flowers due to their bright colors and unique appearance.
Synonyms
dragon flower, snapdragon.
Examples of usage
- I planted colorful antirrhinums in my garden this spring.
- The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet featuring antirrhinums.
- Antirrhinums attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- You can find various hybrids of antirrhinums in garden centers.
Translations
Translations of the word "Antirrhinum" in other languages:
๐ต๐น antirrhinum
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅเคฐเฅเคนเคฟเคจเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Schnurrbartblume
๐ฎ๐ฉ antirrhinum
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝัััััะฝัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ antyrynka
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใณใฎใงใฝใฆ
๐ซ๐ท antirrhinum
๐ช๐ธ antirrhinum
๐น๐ท antirrhinum
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฐ๋ฆฌ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุชุฑููููู
๐จ๐ฟ antirrhinum
๐ธ๐ฐ antirrhinum
๐จ๐ณ ้้ฑผ่
๐ธ๐ฎ antirrhinum
๐ฎ๐ธ antirrhinum
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝัะธััะธะฝะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ antirrhinum
๐ฒ๐ฝ antirrhinum
Etymology
The term 'antirrhinum' is derived from the Greek words 'anti', meaning 'like' or 'against', and 'rhinon', meaning 'nose'. This naming refers to the flower's unique shape that resembles a snout or a nose, particularly its resemblance to a dragon's mouth when the petals are squeezed. The plant was first introduced to European gardens in the 16th century and became popular for its ornamental value. Over time, through selective breeding, many varieties of snapdragons have been developed, which feature an array of colors and forms, enhancing its appeal in horticulture. The genus Antirrhinum includes both annual and perennial species, adapting well to various growing conditions, which has contributed to its widespread cultivation. Today, antirrhinums are often admired for their vibrant flowers and used in landscaping, flower arrangements, and as a source of nectar for pollinators, making them a valuable addition to gardens around the world.