SNAPDRAGON


Meaning of SNAPDRAGON in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' snap- ˌ dra-g ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: from the fancied resemblance of the flowers to the face of a dragon

Date: 1573

: any of a genus ( Antirrhinum of the family Scrophulariaceae, the snapdragon family) of herbs having showy bilabiate flowers especially : a widely cultivated one ( A. majus ) of Mediterranean origin having usually pink, red, yellow, or white flowers

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