snailflower en · NOUN
Etymology
From snail + flower.
Meanings
- Any member of the species Cochliasanthus caracalla of leguminous vines of South and Central America, whose fragrant flowers have a distinctive curled shape.
- Any member of species Sigmoidotropis speciosa
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| snailflowers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
snail vine (Sigmoidotropis speciosa) · snail bean (Cochliasanthus caracalla) · snail creeper (Cochliasanthus caracalla) · snail vine (Cochliasanthus caracalla) · corkscrew vine (Cochliasanthus caracalla) · snail creeper (Sigmoidotropis speciosa) · corkscrew flower (Cochliasanthus caracalla) · snail bean (Sigmoidotropis speciosa)