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Mediterranean snapdragon

Mediterranean snapdragon

9.3
A plant from the Mediterranean that lives for many years and has purple or pink flowers
  • noun
translation icon : boca de dragón mediterránea
  • Many gardeners choose the Mediterranean snapdragon for its showy purple and pink blossoms.

Examples

  • The Mediterranean snapdragon thrives in sunny gardens with well-drained soil.

  • We spotted several Mediterranean snapdragons growing along the rocky coast during our hike.

  • The Mediterranean snapdragon blooms beautifully in spring.

  • I planted several Mediterranean snapdragons in my garden.

  • Many gardeners choose the Mediterranean snapdragon for its showy purple and pink blossoms.

  • The Mediterranean snapdragon thrives in sunny gardens with well-drained soil.

  • We spotted several Mediterranean snapdragons growing along the rocky coast during our hike.

Synonyms

Antirrhinum majus
vsMediterranean snapdragon
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden plant with colorful snapdragon flowers often in purple or pink

is the common regional name used by gardeners and sellers

Surface Forms

Mediterranean snapdragon singular
Mediterranean snapdragons plural

Morphology

Mediterranean + snapdragon

This is a straightforward adjective+noun compound where 'Mediterranean' specifies the region and 'snapdragon' names the plant; the overall meaning is directly inferable from the constituents. There is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift, and this compositional pattern is common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand it.

Etymology

Mediterranean snapdragon comes from two ideas: Mediterranean shows where it grows, and snapdragon describes the flower, which looks like a small 'dragon' and 'snaps' open when you press it. So the name helps us remember it is a pretty plant with purple or pink flowers from the Mediterranean region.