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noun flow·er \ˈflau̇(-ə)r\
: the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops
: a small plant that is grown for its beautiful flowers
: a cut stem of a plant with its flower
Full Definition of FLOWER
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a : the part of a seed plant that normally bears reproductive organs : blossom, inflorescence b : a shoot of the sporophyte of a higher plant that is modified for reproduction and consists of a shortened axis bearing modified leaves; especially : one of a seed plant differentiated into a calyx, corolla, stamens, and carpels c : a plant cultivated for its blossoms
2
a : the best part or example <the flower of our youth> b : the finest most vigorous period c : a state of blooming or flourishing <in full flower>
3
plural : a finely divided powder produced especially by condensation or sublimation <flowers of sulfur>
— flow·ered \ˈflau̇(-ə)rd\ adjective
— flow·er·ful \ˈflau̇(-ə)r-fəl\ adjective
— flow·er·less \-ləs\ adjective
— flow·er·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of FLOWER
Middle English flour flower, best of anything, flour, from Anglo-French flur, flour, flaur, from Latin flor-, flos — more at blow
First Known Use: 13th century
2flower
verb
: to produce flowers
: to develop or grow in a successful way
Full Definition of FLOWER
intransitive verb
transitive verb
1
: to cause to bear flowers
2
: to decorate with flowers or floral designs
— flow·er·er \ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ər\ noun
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First Known Use of FLOWER
13th century
FLOWER Defined for Kids
1flower
noun flow·er \ˈflau̇-ər\
Definition of FLOWER for Kids
1
: a plant part that produces seed
2
: a small plant grown chiefly for its showy flowers
3
: the state of bearing flowers <in full flower>
4
: the best part or example <in the flower of youth>
— flow·ered \-ərd\ adjective
— flow·er·less \-ər-ləs\ adjective
2flower
verb
flow·eredflow·er·ing
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