snowdrops

Meanings

• noun

  A small spring-blooming plant of the genus Galanthus, noted for its white or sometimes yellow flowers that emerge before the snow has completely melted.

  - "The snowdrops are a welcome sight in late winter, signaling the approaching spring."
  - "Snowdrops are often the first flowers to bloom in the garden after a long, cold winter."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snowdrops
dopes , ropes , hopes

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Variants

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snowdrop , snowdrops

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Etymology

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From Old English sneawdrope, from snaw 'snow' and drope 'drop'.

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Trivia

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1. Snowdrops are also known as Galanthus nivalis.

2. The snowdrop is the national flower of Wales.

3. Snowdrops contain a toxin that can be harmful to cattle if they eat the bulbs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Galanthus: The genus of plants to which snowdrops belong.

2. Spring bulbs: Snowdrops are a type of spring bulb, which means they store nutrients in a bulb that helps them grow in the spring.

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Culture

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Snowdrops have cultural significance in many parts of the world. In some countries, they are considered a symbol of hope and renewal, and are often used in springtime celebrations. Snowdrops have also been featured in literature and art, including the poems 'Snowdrop' by Robert Louis Stevenson and 'The Snowdrop' by John Keats.

How to Memorize "snowdrops"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small white flower pushing up through the snow, signaling the arrival of spring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snowdrops' with the idea of new beginnings and the coming of spring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Spring is here, snowdrops appear' to remember the meaning of the word.

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