dog's-mouth

noun

variants or less commonly dogmouth

ˈ⸗ˌ⸗

plural dog's-mouths also dogmouths

-ths,

-t͟hz

: snapdragon sense 1a

Word History

Etymology

so called from the appearance of the bearded palate that closes the throat of the corolla

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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