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
intransitive verb
to produce blossoms; bloom
to reach the best or most vigorous stage: his genius flowered early