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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 numerous herbaceous plants of the genus Linaria (and related genera), native primarily to the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by narrow leaves and spurred, two-lipped flowers that closely resemble small snapdragons.

Example

"The abandoned pasture was entirely overgrown with common toadflax, showing off a vibrant display of yellow and orange blooms."

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• Nearby Words

toad
toad lily
toadfish
toadflax
toast
toaster
tobacco

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: a compound of 'toad' and 'flax', so named because the foliage of the common species resembles true flax, while the prefix 'toad' was historically applied to wild plants considered spurious, useless, or fit only for toads.

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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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toadflax
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