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Definition of antirrhinum

antirrhinum

/ˌæn.tɪˈraɪ.nəm/
an · tir · rhi · num
Plural:antirrhinums
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antirrhinum Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any herbaceous plant of the genus Antirrhinum (family Plantaginaceae), native to rocky areas of Europe, North America, and North Africa, distinguished by tall spikes of brightly colored, two-lipped tubular flowers that resemble a dragon's face.

Example

"She planted a vibrant row of pink and yellow antirrhinums along the garden border to attract bumblebees in the early summer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin via the Greek 'antirrhinon', combining 'anti-' (meaning 'like' or 'resembling') and 'rhis' or 'rhin-' (meaning 'nose' or 'snout'), referring to the shape of the flower's corolla which resembles an animal's face.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antirrhinum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antirrhinum
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