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Flower

noun
Word Frequency: 14.7

Definitions

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

Synonyms

creamprimeheadpseudanthiumflourishbloomblossomflushefflorescencepeakheydayinflorescence

Rhymes With

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourtower
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