noun
snowdrop; snow-flower
Refers specifically to the plant Galanthus nivalis, a small white flower that blooms in late winter or early spring.
See also: スノードロップ
庭にマツユキソウが咲き始めた。
Snowdrops have started blooming in the garden.
Snowdrops are flowers that herald the arrival of spring.
Loanword from English 'snowdrop'; used interchangeably with マツユキソウ, but スノードロップ may sound more modern or Western.
The Japanese name マツユキソウ (待雪草) literally means 'waiting-for-snow plant', likely referring to its early blooming while snow is still possible. The exact origin is uncertain.