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summer snowflake

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun summer snowflake has 1 sense
  1. starflower, sleepy dick, summer snowflake, Ornithogalum umbellatum - common Old World herb having grasslike leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers with green stripes; naturalized in the eastern United States
    --1 is a kind of star-of-Bethlehem

Definitions from the Web

Summer Snowflake

Description:

Summer Snowflake is a term referring to a type of flowering plant scientifically known as Leucojum aestivum. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and is native to Europe. The plant typically blooms during late spring or early summer and produces beautiful white flowers resembling snowflakes.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Referring to the plant Leucojum aestivum.

Example sentence: The summer snowflake is a perennial bulbous plant that adds elegance to any garden.

Sense 2:

Used metaphorically to describe unexpected snowfall during summer.

Example sentence: The kids were delighted when they woke up to a rare summer snowflake covering the ground.

Usages:

Popular and Local

Popular:

1. In gardening and horticulture, summer snowflake is a sought-after ornamental plant due to its delicate and charming flowers.

2. Summer snowflake festivals are organized in various regions to celebrate the beauty of this flower and attract tourists.

Local:

In certain regions, the term "summer snowflake" is used to describe:

1. Local delicacies popular during the summer season.

2. A type of local summer event or festival.

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