glory-of-the-snow

noun

glo·​ry-of-the-snow ˈglȯr-ē-əv-ṯẖə-ˈsnō 

: any of a genus (Chionodoxa) of hardy spring-flowering chiefly Mediterranean bulbous herbs of the lily family with basal leaves and racemes of blue, white, or pink flowers

Examples of glory-of-the-snow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The flowers of this low-growing perennial, in shades of pink, blue, and purple, fare best in cool weather and pair well with spring bulbs such as hyacinth and glory-of-the-snow. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above