snapdragon

/'snæp,drægən/

Thân thiện

A gardener plants colorful snapdragons in a flower bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering garden plant: A snapdragon is a common garden plant belonging to the genus Antirrhinum. It is known for its colorful, tubular flowers that have a distinctive shape. When the sides of the flower are gently squeezed, the "mouth" of the flower opens and closes, resembling the face of a dragon opening and shutting its jaws.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She planted a row of bright red snapdragons along the garden path.
  • The snapdragon is a popular choice for adding vertical interest to flower beds.
  • Children love to make the snapdragon's "mouth" snap open and closed.

Advanced Usage

• Genus name: The scientific genus name for snapdragon is , which comes from Greek words meaning "like a nose" or "snout," also referring to the flower's shape.
• Symbolism: In the language of flowers (floriography), snapdragons can symbolize grace, strength, and deception, possibly due to their dragon-like appearance and the snapping mechanism.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Snapdragon: The typical name for , the most widely cultivated species.
• Antirrhinum (n): The botanical genus name for snapdragons.

Synonyms

• Antirrhinum (n): The formal, scientific name.
• Dragon flower (n): A descriptive, informal name referencing its shape.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a garden plant of the genus Antirrhinum having showy white or yellow or crimson flowers resembling the face of a dragon