snowdrop

noun

snow·​drop ˈsnō-ˌdräp How to pronounce snowdrop (audio)
: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground

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The snowdrop is also visually similar to the description of moly as being dark at the root with a white flower. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026 In the Midwest, daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, and grape hyacinths come to mind when seeing green foliage push through the snow. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 Spring Bulbs When most growers think of springtime flowers, daffodils, hyacinths, snowdrops, and crocuses come to mind. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026 Common spring-blooming bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops and tulips. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snowdrop

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1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snowdrop was in 1664

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snowdrop

noun
snow·​drop -ˌdräp How to pronounce snowdrop (audio)
: a European plant that is related to the amaryllises and produces nodding white flowers that often appear while snow is still on the ground

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