현삼과의 식물로, 꽃의 모양이 용의 입을 닮아 옆을 누르면 입을 벌리는 듯한 모양이 특징인 관상용 화초.
A plant of the figwort family, bearing spikes of brightly colored two-lobed flowers that open and close like a mouth when squeezed.
예문:
"The garden was filled with vibrant snapdragons in shades of pink and yellow."
"Children love to squeeze the sides of a snapdragon flower to watch its 'mouth' open."
"Snapdragons are popular in floral arrangements because of their tall, striking spikes."
불붙은 브랜디가 담긴 그릇에서 건포도를 손으로 집어 먹는 옛날 크리스마스 전통 놀이.
A traditional parlor game, popular from the 16th to 19th centuries, in which players snatch raisins out of a bowl of burning brandy.
예문:
"During the Victorian era, snapdragon was a thrilling, if slightly dangerous, Christmas Eve tradition."
"The family gathered around the table to play snapdragon, laughing as they tried to catch the blue flames."