flower

/ˈflaʊ.ə/ · noun

Meaning

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.
(usually with in) Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.
(hypocoristic) The vulva, especially the labia majora.
The best examples or representatives of a group.
To put forth blooms.
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.
Something that flows, such as a river.

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