snowdrop

noun

snow·​drop ˈsnō-ˌdräp 

: a bulbous European herb (Galanthus nivalis) of the amaryllis family bearing nodding white flowers that often appear while the snow is on the ground

Examples of snowdrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Types of Snowdrops There are a few different species and many cultivars of snowdrops to choose from. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025

From the two private docks, a tiny gothic church, spotless as a snowdrop, could be seen roosting atop a nearby hill. —Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025

Crocus, snowdrop, grape hyacinth, and squill naturalize well when planted in the lawn or around deciduous trees. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024

Keep in mind that early blooming bulbs like snowdrops, crocuses, and early flowering daffodils should be planted early in fall, starting by the second half of September. —Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snowdrop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

snowdrop

noun

snow·​drop -ˌdräp 

: a European plant that is related to the amaryllises and produces nodding white flowers that often appear while snow is still on the ground