noun
snowdrop
SNOH-drop
Snowdrop (noun) means a bulbous plant of the genus Galanthus, with a single hanging, white, bell-shaped flower. Example: “The first snowdrops were showing under the trees.”
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A bulbous plant of the genus Galanthus, with a single hanging, white, bell-shaped flower.
"The first snowdrops were showing under the trees."
"We walked through the churchyard to see the snowdrops."
"She planted a few snowdrop bulbs by the gate."
How to use snowdrop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small white flower that blooms in the cold months.
When to use it
It is an ordinary, neutral word for a garden flower.
Common pairings
snowdrop bulbs
a carpet of snowdrops
snowdrops in bloom
wild snowdrops
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Etymology
The word is formed in English from snow and drop.
Frequently asked questions
What is a snowdrop?
A snowdrop is a bulbous plant of the genus Galanthus with a single white, bell-shaped flower that hangs down.
When do snowdrops flower?
Depending on the species, they flower between autumn and late winter or early spring.
Where are snowdrops from?
All the species are native to temperate Eurasia.
What is the meaning of snowdrop?
"snowdrop" (noun) means a bulbous plant of the genus Galanthus, with a single hanging, white, bell-shaped flower.
