snowdrop

Meanings

• Noun

  A small winter bulb producing a single white bell-shaped flower.

  - "The snowdrop is the first flower to bloom in spring."
  - "Snowdrops are often used as an indicator of the approaching spring."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snowdrop
dope , scope , rope

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Variants

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snowdrop , snowdrops

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Etymology

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From Old English snegewinterfægan, meaning 'wintry snow-dropping' or 'snow-covered ground-gripper'.

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Trivia

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1. Snowdrops are poisonous to cattle and can cause liver damage if ingested.

2. The snowdrop is the national flower of Galway, Ireland.

3. Snowdrops can live for up to 150 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Galanthus: The snowdrop is a member of the Galanthus genus in the Amaryllidaceae family.

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Culture

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In many cultures, snowdrops are considered a symbol of hope and renewal. They are often used in spring bouquets and as decorations for St. Patrick's Day.

How to Memorize "snowdrop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, white, bell-shaped flower growing through the snow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the snowdrop with the first signs of spring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'snowdrop' as 'snow' and 'drop' - the first thing that drops from the snow.

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