Goosemouth

/ˈɡuːsˌmaʊθ/ noun

Definition

A plant (possibly a type of snapdragon or similar flower) with a mouth-like opening resembling a goose's bill.

Etymology

Compound of 'goose' and 'mouth,' a descriptive botanical name based on the shape of the flower's opening.

Kelly Says

Many old flower names were wonderfully descriptive—'goosemouth,' 'snapdragon,' 'toadflax,' and 'buttercup' all helped people without scientific training identify and remember plants based on what they resembled!

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