What is another word for antirrhinum?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪrhˈɪnəm] (IPA)

The word antirrhinum has several synonyms used in the English language. Some of these synonyms include snapdragon, dragon flower, and lion's mouth. The snapdragon got its name because of its unique shape, which resembles a dragon's face. The name dragon flower is also inspired by its shape as Snapdragon flowers resemble the shape of a dragon. The name lion's mouth is derived from the plant's appearance, which resembles small lions when the flower is opened. These flowers bloom in a spectrum of colors, ranging from white to pink to yellow, so they are often used in garden design for their colorful blooms.

Synonyms for Antirrhinum:

What are the hypernyms for Antirrhinum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Antirrhinum?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Antirrhinum?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Antirrhinum?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for antirrhinum (as nouns)

Usage examples for Antirrhinum

When two forms of antirrhinum are crossed there is in the second generation such a profusion of different combinations of the factors in the two grandparents, that Lotsy has suggested that all variations may be due to crossing.
"Hormones and Heredity"
J. T. Cunningham

Related words: purple flowers, pink flowers, orange flowers, yellow flowers, white flowers

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