snapdragon

This is the 11279th most frequent German word.


snapdragon

Snapdragon (German: Löwenmäulchen) is a flowering plant known for its dragon-shaped blossoms that open and close when pinched.


In this sentence, 'Löwenmaul' refers to the flower species called 'snapdragon' in English.

Der Löwenmaul im Garten blüht schön.

The snapdragon in the garden is blooming beautifully.


Here, 'Löwenmaul' is used to identify a snapdragon plant that is part of a crafted flower arrangement.

Ich habe das Löwenmaul in ein Blumengesteck integriert.

I incorporated the snapdragon into a flower arrangement.


The word 'Löwenmaul' is used in a descriptive sense, noting its resemblance to a mouth which fascinates children.

Viele Kinder finden das Löwenmaul faszinierend, weil es wie ein Maul aussieht.

Many children find the snapdragon fascinating because it looks like a mouth.