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snapdragons

/ˈsnæpdˌræɡənz/

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noun

Muflier

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. "

Ma grand-mère adore cultiver des muflier dans son jardin car leurs fleurs colorées attirent les papillons.

plant biology nature

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noun

Gueule-de-loup, un jeu consistant à attraper des raisins secs dans du brandy en feu

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. "

Pendant la fête de Noël à l'ancienne, les enfants se sont rassemblés autour de la table, impatients de jouer aux gueules-de-loup, tendant la main vers les raisins secs au milieu des flammes bleues vacillantes dans le bol.

game food entertainment tradition culture