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Definition of "snapdragon" []

  • Any of several plants of the genus Antirrhinum, especially the widely cultivated Mediterranean herb A. majus, having showy racemes of two-lipped, variously colored flowers. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "snapdragon" in a sentence
  • "What until twenty years ago was universally called a snapdragon is now called an antirrhinum, a word no one can spell without consulting a dictionary."
  • "You think that having a snapdragon is a requirement for a smart-phone."
  • "NEW Qualcomm processor (not the now classic 'snapdragon') that runs very efficiently meaning longer batter life - runs considerably cooler - and has already demoed beautifully."