noun
- A genus of flowering plants in the figwort family, commonly known as snapdragons, with colorful two-lipped flowers.
Usage: botanical term; often used in plural or as a mass noun when referring to the plants collectively
Examples
- The gardener planted antirrhinum seeds in spring for summer blooms.
- Antirrhinum flowers come in shades of red, pink, yellow, and white.
- She arranged a bouquet of antirrhinum with roses and baby's breath.
- The antirrhinum in the flower bed attracted butterflies and bees.
- Antirrhinum is a popular choice for cutting gardens because the flowers last a long time in a vase.