flower Definition
flower (flo̵u′ər)
noun
- the seed-producing structure of an angiosperm, consisting of a shortened stem usually bearing four layers of organs, with the leaflike sepals, colorful petals, and pollen-bearing stamens unfolding around the pistils
- a blossom; bloom
- the reproductive structure of any plant
- a plant cultivated for its blossoms; flowering plant
- the best or finest part or example the flower of a country's youth
- the best period of a person or thing; time of flourishing
- something decorative; esp., a figure of speech
- Chem. a substance in powder form, made from condensed vapors flowers of sulfur
Etymology: ME flowre, flour, OFr flor, flour (Fr fleur) < L flos (gen. floris), a flower: see bloom
intransitive verb
- to produce blossoms; bloom
- to reach the best or most vigorous stage his genius flowered early
transitive verb
to decorate with flowers or floral patterns
flower Related Forms
flower Idioms
in flower
in a state of flowering
flower Synonyms
flower
n.
A bloom
blossom, bud, floret, posy, pompon, efflorescence, spike, spray, cluster, head, panicle, raceme, floweret, shoot, inflorescence, cone, petals. A plant valued for its bloom
flowering plant, wildflower, herb, vine, annual, perennial, biennial, flowering shrub, potted plant, houseplant, bulb. see also fruit 1.Common flowers include: daisy, violet, African violet, cowslip, jack-in-the-pulpit, goldenrod, orchid, primrose, bluebell, salvia, geranium, begonia, pansy, calendula, forsythia, daffodil, jonquil, crocus, dahlia, cosmos, zinnia, tulip, iris, lily, petunia, gladiolus, aster, carnation, baby's breath, gardenia, narcissus, rose, peony, nasturtium, cyclamen, chrysanthemum, four-o'clock, sunflower, snapdragon, hibiscus, periwinkle, gaillardia, poppy, morning-glory, lily-of-the-valley, clematis, buttercup, bougainvillea, dandelion, fuchsia, lilac, stock, sweet William, marigold, yarrow, Queen Anne's lace, bachelor's button, bleeding heart, phlox, poinsettia;
flower Synonyms
flower Usage Examples
Converse of object
scent: We can also help you choose the perfect winter scented flower for your big day.
Adjective modifier
- wild: Below lie bright green meadows alive with wild flowers all summer.
- fragrant: Attractive small tree, a grayish brown bark with delicate foliage and ball-shaped fragrant yellow flowers.
- pink: Woody shrub with masses of pink flowers about 3 " across over long period in summer.
- yellow: The rich, greenish yellow flowers appear in spring.
- purple: Geranium sylvaticum Our own wild cranesbill, comes in shades of white blue or purple flowers in late spring or early summer.
- fresh: Fresh flowers direct from Jersey's historic market.. .
Modifies a noun
- bud: Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family prized for its top crowns of tender, edible, green flower buds.
- arranger: Venture out on a trip to visit a garden center and create a wonderful flower arrangement with a professional flower arranger.
- petal: Gathering a few wild flower petals and leaves on the way is easy.
- essence: Veterinary clinics, training clubs and rescue homes use flower essences as an effective way of helping animals with emotional and behavioral problems.
- bed: Also in front of the houses with a street front there are small flower beds.
- meadow: They'll be welcome in the wild flower meadow.
Noun used with modifier
- lotus: The entire building is covered in depictions of the lotus flower from the tops of the vast columns to the pictograms on the walls.
- silk: We can also provide beautiful silk flower arrangements for homemade or shop bought cakes.
- lavender: Lavender Birthday Cake A delicately flavored cake with lavender flowers in the mix.
- spring: Spring flowers in shades of red, pink, purple blue or white.
Preposition: in
bloom: Why go now: To see the spring flowers in bloom.
Preposition: from
mid-summer: Echinacea Echinacea pallida Purple honey scented flowers from mid-summer to early autumn.
Preposition: with
petal: One flower with three petals sits in the center of the three leaves.
Browse dictionary entries near flower
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- ‹ flow of funds report
- ‹ flow control
- ‹ flow
- ‹ flout
- ‹ floury
- ‹ flourishing
- ‹ flourish
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