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snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdra-gən 
: any of a genus (Antirrhinum of the family Plantaginaceae, the plantain 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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Against the walls of a greenhouse, seedlings of cosmos and celosia, lisianthus and snapdragons rise in plastic trays.
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Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
The menu also reflects the notes and flavors of Creed’s most celebrated fragrances, like the snapdragon apple madeleines (inspired by Aventus For Her) and hazelnut tonka cream puff (inspired by Sublime Vanille).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
In the casual garden, roses contrast and pair wonderfully with the vertical showy spikes of foxgloves, penstemons, delphiniums, stock and snapdragons and the tiny, dainty flowers of alyssum, daisies and nemesia.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
This snapdragon reaches about 20 inches in height with semi-double 1 to 1 ½ inch blooms produces all season long and able to tolerate light frosts.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
The menu also reflects the notes and flavors of Creed’s most celebrated fragrances, like the snapdragon apple madeleines (inspired by Aventus For Her) and hazelnut tonka cream puff (inspired by Sublime Vanille).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
In the casual garden, roses contrast and pair wonderfully with the vertical showy spikes of foxgloves, penstemons, delphiniums, stock and snapdragons and the tiny, dainty flowers of alyssum, daisies and nemesia.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
This snapdragon reaches about 20 inches in height with semi-double 1 to 1 ½ inch blooms produces all season long and able to tolerate light frosts.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Snapdragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapdragon. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdrag-ən
: a widely grown herb having showy usually pink, red, white, or yellow two-lipped flowers
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