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snapdragons

/ˈsnæpdˌræɡənz/

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noun

Löwenmäuler

Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.

Examples :

"My grandmother loves to grow snapdragons in her garden because their colorful flowers attract butterflies. "

Meine Großmutter liebt es, Löwenmäuler in ihrem Garten anzubauen, weil ihre bunten Blüten Schmetterlinge anziehen.

plant biology nature

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noun

Schnappdrachen, ein Spiel mit brennendem Brandy und Rosinen

A game in which raisins are snatched from a vessel containing burning brandy, and eaten; the substance snatched and eaten during the playing of the game; the vessel used for the game.

Examples :

"During the old-fashioned Christmas party, the children gathered around the table, eager to play snapdragons, reaching for the raisins amidst the flickering blue flames in the bowl. "

Während der altmodischen Weihnachtsfeier versammelten sich die Kinder um den Tisch, begierig darauf, Schnappdrachen zu spielen, und griffen nach den Rosinen inmitten der flackernden blauen Flammen in der Schüssel.

game food entertainment tradition culture