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flower noun 1 in a flowering plant: the structure that bears the reproductive organs, which consists of a leafy shoot in which the leaves are modified to form sepals, petals, etc. 2 a plant that bears flowers, especially if cultivated for them. 3 the best part; the cream. 4 the most distinguished person or thing. 5 a term of endearment. 6 pharmacol (usually flowers) a sublimate • flowers of sulphur. verb (flowered, flowering) intrans 1 to produce flowers; to bloom. 2 intrans to reach a peak; to develop to full maturity. 3 intrans to adorn or decorate with flowers or a floral design. floweriness noun. flowering noun, adj. flowerless adj. in flower blooming or blossoming; with flowers fully out.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French flour, from Latin flos, floris flower.
flower noun 1 in a flowering plant: the structure that bears the reproductive organs, which consists of a leafy shoot in which the leaves are modified to form sepals, petals, etc. 2 a plant that bears flowers, especially if cultivated for them. 3 the best part; the cream. 4 the most distinguished person or thing. 5 a term of endearment. 6 pharmacol (usually flowers) a sublimate • flowers of sulphur. verb (flowered, flowering) intrans 1 to produce flowers; to bloom. 2 intrans to reach a peak; to develop to full maturity. 3 intrans to adorn or decorate with flowers or a floral design. floweriness noun. flowering noun, adj. flowerless adj. in flower blooming or blossoming; with flowers fully out.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French flour, from Latin flos, floris flower.
flower noun 1 in a flowering plant: the structure that bears the reproductive organs, which consists of a leafy shoot in which the leaves are modified to form sepals, petals, etc. 2 a plant that bears flowers, especially if cultivated for them. 3 the best part; the cream. 4 the most distinguished person or thing. 5 a term of endearment. 6 pharmacol (usually flowers) a sublimate • flowers of sulphur. verb (flowered, flowering) intrans 1 to produce flowers; to bloom. 2 intrans to reach a peak; to develop to full maturity. 3 intrans to adorn or decorate with flowers or a floral design. floweriness noun. flowering noun, adj. flowerless adj. in flower blooming or blossoming; with flowers fully out.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French flour, from Latin flos, floris flower.
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