snowdrop

noun

snow·​drop ˈsnō-ˌdräp How to pronounce snowdrop (audio)
: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground

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Crocus, snowdrop, grape hyacinth, and squill naturalize well when planted in the lawn or around deciduous trees. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024 Keep in mind that early blooming bulbs like snowdrops, crocuses, and early flowering daffodils should be planted early in fall, starting by the second half of September. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024 In shadier locations, add snowdrops, winter aconites (Eranthis), Scilla siberica (squill), early flowering daffodils, trout lilies (Erythronium), and Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides), which all prefer a moist soil. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024 Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips. Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowdrop 

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First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowdrop was in 1664

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“Snowdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowdrop. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

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snowdrop

noun
snow·​drop -ˌdräp How to pronounce snowdrop (audio)
: a European plant that is related to the amaryllises and produces nodding white flowers that often appear while snow is still on the ground

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