snapdragon

English

/ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.
  • (uncountable) A game in which raisins are snatched from a vessel containing burning brandy, and eaten; the substance snatched and eaten during the playing of the game; the vessel used for the game.

Etymology

Compound from English snap + English dragon.

Origin

English

dragon

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