flower

noun

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

Definition : A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

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

Example : We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.

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

Example : The dogwoods are in flower this week.

Definition : (hypocoristic) The vulva, especially the labia majora.

Definition : The best examples or representatives of a group.

Example : We selected the flower of the applicants.

Definition : The best state of things; the prime.

Example : She was in the flower of her life.

Definition : Flour.

Definition : (in the plural) A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation.

Example : the flowers of sulphur

Definition : A figure of speech; an ornament of style.

Definition : Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc.

Definition : (in the plural) Menstrual discharges.

verb

Definition : To put forth blooms.

Example : This plant flowers in June.

Definition : To decorate with pictures of flowers.

Definition : To reach a state of full development or achievement.

Definition : To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.

Definition : To come off as flowers by sublimation.