flowers
noun
- 1
A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
- 2
A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.
- 3
A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.
“We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.”
- 4
(usually with in) Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.
“The dogwoods are in flower this week.”
- 5
(hypocoristic) The vulva, especially the labia majora.
- 6
The best examples or representatives of a group.
“We selected the flower of the applicants.”
- 7
The best state of things; the prime.
“She was in the flower of her life.”
- 8
Flour.
- 9
(in the plural) A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation.
“the flowers of sulphur”
- 10
A figure of speech; an ornament of style.
- 11
Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc.
- 12
(in the plural) Menstrual discharges.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To put forth blooms.
“This plant flowers in June.”
- 2
To decorate with pictures of flowers.
- 3
To reach a state of full development or achievement.
- 4
To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.
- 5
To come off as flowers by sublimation.
noun
- 1
Something that flows, such as a river.
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