Antirrhinum

/ænˈtɪrɪnəm/ noun

A genus of flowering plants commonly known as snapdragons, with distinctive two-lipped flowers.

From Greek anti- (against) + rhinum (nose), because the flower's shape resembles a nose or snout. The plant was named descriptively based on its appearance. Also spelled Antirrhinum.

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