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Definition of toadflax

toadflax

/ˈtoʊdflæks/
toad · flax
Plural:toadflaxes
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toadflax Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Linaria (and several related genera in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae), native primarily to temperate Eurasia and North Africa, having narrow flax-like leaves and terminal spikes of spurred, two-lipped blossoms that resemble snapdragons, typically in shades of yellow, orange, purple, or white.

Example

"Clusters of yellow toadflax bloomed brightly along the gravelly edge of the country lane."

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• Nearby Words

toad
toad lily
toadfish
toadflax
toadlike
toadstool
toady

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century from 'toad' and 'flax', referencing the plant's narrow, flax-like foliage and either the resemblance of its two-lipped blossoms to a toad's mouth or its growth in wild habitats associated with toads.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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