Snapdragon: meaning, definitions and examples

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snapdragon

 

[ หˆsnรฆp.drรฆ.ษกษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical name

Snapdragon is a common name for plants in the genus Antirrhinum. These flowering plants are prized in gardens for their unique shape and vibrant colors. The name 'snapdragon' is derived from the flower's resemblance to a dragon's mouth that opens and closes when squeezed. They bloom in various colors such as yellow, pink, red, and white, making them popular in ornamental gardening.

Synonyms

Antirrhinum, dragon flower

Examples of usage

  • I planted snapdragons along the garden path.
  • Snapdragons are a favorite among pollinators.
  • The children's favorite were the snapdragons in full bloom.

Translations

Translations of the word "snapdragon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น digital

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅˆเคชเคกเฅเคฐเฅˆเค—เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Waidmannsdorf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะบะพะฝั‡ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒŠใƒƒใƒ—ใƒ‰ใƒฉใ‚ดใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท numรฉro de sรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ƒ…๋“œ๋ž˜๊ณค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู†ุงุจ ุฏุฑุงุฌูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃž้พ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒœแƒแƒžแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snapdragon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ snapdragon

Word origin

The term 'snapdragon' dates back to the early 16th century. The first part of the word, 'snap', comes from an Old English word meaning 'to catch' or 'to grab'. This relates to the flower's unique shape, which resembles a dragon with jaws that seem to open and close with a gentle squeeze. The second part, 'dragon', is likely inspired by the mythical creature known for its fierce and fiery nature. The name reflects the whimsical nature of these flowers, while their botanical name, Antirrhinum, comes from the Greek words 'anti', meaning 'like', and 'rhinon', meaning 'nose', further emphasizing the shape and features of the blossoms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,447, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.