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snowdrop

/ˈsnoʊˌdrɑːp/
snow · drop
Plural:snowdrops
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• noun

1

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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• Nearby Words

snowdome
snowdon
snowdrift
snowdrop
snowfall
snowfield
snowfinch

Word Origin & Etymology

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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