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Flower

/ˈflaʊ.ə/

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

📖 Definitions of "Flower"

noun
  1. 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. 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. 3

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

    "We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot."

  4. 4

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

    "The dogwoods are in flower this week."

verb
  1. 1

    To put forth blooms.

    "This plant flowers in June."

  2. 2

    To decorate with pictures of flowers.

  3. 3

    To reach a state of full development or achievement.

  4. 4

    To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.

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