flower

flower (flo̵u′ər)

noun

1. 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
2. a blossom; bloom
3. 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

transitive verb

to decorate with flowers or floral patterns

flow′er·less adjective flow′er·like′ adjective

in flower

in a state of flowering

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;

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.

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