noun
- A plant of the mint family with spiky flower clusters that resemble a dragon's head.
- A decorative or sculptural representation of a dragon's head, often used as an ornament or architectural feature.
Usage: Also called snapdragon in some contexts; genus Dracocephalum is the primary botanical reference.
Usage: Common in Asian art and architecture.
Examples
- The gardener planted dragonhead flowers along the border of the herb garden.
- Dragonhead blooms in summer with purple or pink flowers.
- The temple entrance was adorned with an ornate dragonhead carved from jade.
- Dragonhead is a hardy perennial that attracts pollinators.
- The ship's prow featured a gilded dragonhead as a figurehead.