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flowers

/ˈflaʊ.əz/
noun

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.


A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.


A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.

We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.

(usually with in) Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.

The dogwoods are in flower this week.

(hypocoristic) The vulva, especially the labia majora.


The best examples or representatives of a group.

We selected the flower of the applicants.

The best state of things; the prime.

She was in the flower of her life.

Flour.


(in the plural) A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation.

the flowers of sulphur

A figure of speech; an ornament of style.


Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc.


(in the plural) Menstrual discharges.



synonyms
  • cream
  • prime
  • head
  • pseudanthium

verb

To put forth blooms.

This plant flowers in June.

To decorate with pictures of flowers.


To reach a state of full development or achievement.


To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.


To come off as flowers by sublimation.



synonyms
  • flourish
  • bloom
  • blossom

noun

Something that flows, such as a river.



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