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    Flow·er
    /ˈflouər/

    noun

    • 1. the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals). Similar bloomblossomfloweretfloret
    • 2. the finest individuals out of a number of people or things: "the flower of college track athletes" Similar bestfinesttoppickOpposite dregs

    verb

    • 1. (of a plant) produce flowers; bloom: "these daisies can flower as late as October"
    • 2. be in or reach an optimum stage of development; develop fully and richly: "it is there that the theory of deconstruction has flowered most extravagantly"
  2. Flower definition: the blossom of a plant. See examples of FLOWER used in a sentence.

  3. A flower is a fragile blossom that has petals and grows at the top of the stem of a plant. Flowers attract bees, who help out with the pollination process so more plants can grow. Roses, daisies, and carnations are all types of flowers. Flower is also a verb meaning to bring forth flowers.

  4. FLOWER meaning: 1. the part of a plant that is often brightly coloured and has a pleasant smell, or the type of…. Learn more.

  5. 6 days ago · 1. countable noun. A flower is the part of a plant which is often brightly coloured, grows at the end of a stem, and only survives for a short time. Each individual flower is tiny. ...large, purplish-blue flowers. Synonyms: bloom, blossom, efflorescence More Synonyms of flower. 2. countable noun [usually plural]

  6. Definition of flower noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. flower. noun. /ˈflaʊə (r)/ /ˈflaʊər/ Idioms. the coloured part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops. Flowers usually grow at the end of a stem and last only a short time. The plant has a beautiful bright red flower.

  7. a : the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops. The plant is known for its large white flowers. [= blossoms] The tree came into flower early this year. [=the flowers on the tree bloomed early this year]

  8. 1. To produce a flower or flowers; blossom. 2. To develop naturally or fully; mature: His artistic talents flowered early. v.tr. To decorate with flowers or with a floral pattern. [Middle English flour, from Old French flor, from Latin flōs, flōr-; see bhel- in Indo-European roots .]

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