Flower-child definition

A hippie, especially an idealistic one of the 1960s or early 1970s.
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A hippie involved with the flower power movement.
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Noun

Singular:
flower-child
Plural:
flower-children

Origin of flower-child

  • From the custom of carrying or wearing flowers to symbolize peace and love

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Flower-child Sentence Examples

  • Options include fun style names such as Lime Ice Cream and Pink Flower Child.

  • In the 1960s, the era of the flower child prompted an interest in corset top dresses.

  • You can embrace your inner flower child with a hippy costume, or revel in the excesses of 80s fashion.

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