Definition

1. Noun:
   • Snapdragon: A common garden flowering plant (genus Antirrhinum) known for its distinctive flowers that resemble a dog's snout or muzzle. When the sides of the flower are gently squeezed, it opens like a mouth.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi trồng rất nhiều mõm chó trong vườn. (My grandmother grows a lot of snapdragons in her garden.)
  • Hoa mõm chó có nhiều màu sắc rực rỡ. (Snapdragon flowers have many bright colors.)

Advanced Usage

• The name "mõm chó" is a direct descriptive term in Vietnamese for the flower. In botanical and gardening contexts, the scientific name or the common English name "snapdragon" is used internationally.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoa mõm chó: This is a more complete phrase meaning "snapdragon flower." "Hoa" specifies it is a flower.
  • Hoa mõm chó nở vào mùa xuân. (Snapdragon flowers bloom in spring.)

Synonyms

• Snapdragon: The standard English common name for the plant.
• Antirrhinum: The scientific genus name.

Related Terms

• Gueule-de-loup: The French common name for the same plant, which also translates to "wolf's snout."
• Cây cảnh: Ornamental plant. "Mõm chó" is often classified as a "cây cảnh" (ornamental plant) in Vietnamese.