• (n.) The Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake`s head.
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(from the article `fritillary`) In many species the flower has a checkered appearance. The fruit is a three-valved capsule with many seeds. Snake`s head, or toad lily (F. ...
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Snake's'-head` noun (Botany) The Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.
Dr. Prior. Snake's-head iris (Botany) ,
an iridaceous plant ( Hermodactylus tuberosus ) of the Mediterranean region. The ...
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