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Definition of snowdrop
snowdrop
/ˈsnoʊˌdrɑːp/
snow · drop
Plural:snowdrops
snowdrop Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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A widely cultivated bulbous plant of the genus Galanthus (family Amaryllidaceae), native to Europe and the Middle East, characterized by small, drooping, bell-shaped white flowers that typically bloom in late winter or early spring, often piercing through the snow.
Example
"The sudden appearance of the delicate snowdrop in the garden is often celebrated as the first sign of approaching spring."
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First recorded in English in the 1630s as a compound of 'snow' and 'drop'. It was likely modeled on the German word 'Schneetropfen' (snow-drop), referring to a popular style of pearl earring of the time, due to the flower's resemblance to a drooping white earring.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snowdrop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snowdrop