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flower definition

flower (flo̵uər)

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
  1. a plant cultivated for its blossoms; flowering plant
  2. the best or finest part or example the flower of a country's youth
  3. the best period of a person or thing; time of flourishing
  4. something decorative; esp., a figure of speech
  5. 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

  1. to produce blossoms; bloom
  2. to reach the best or most vigorous stage his genius flowered early

transitive verb

to decorate with flowers or floral patterns

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flower Idioms

in flower

in a state of flowering

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