flower
v. bloom, blossom; develop, mature; cover in flowers; decorate with a floral pattern n. plant blossom, bloom; sprouting; prime, climax; best part of something; state of being in bloom, flourishing | ||||
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Flower Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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flower
Noun
1. a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
(hypernym) angiosperm, flowering plant
(hyponym) bloomer
(derivation) bloom, blossom
2. reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
(synonym) bloom, blossom
(hypernym) reproductive structure
(hyponym) floret
(part-holonym) angiosperm, flowering plant
(part-meronym) stamen
(derivation) bloom, blossom
3. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
(synonym) prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
(hypernym) time period, period of time, period
(hyponym) golden age
Verb
1. produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed"
(synonym) bloom, blossom
(hypernym) develop
(hyponym) effloresce, burst forth
Noun
1. a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
(hypernym) angiosperm, flowering plant
(hyponym) bloomer
(derivation) bloom, blossom
2. reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
(synonym) bloom, blossom
(hypernym) reproductive structure
(hyponym) floret
(part-holonym) angiosperm, flowering plant
(part-meronym) stamen
(derivation) bloom, blossom
3. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
(synonym) prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
(hypernym) time period, period of time, period
(hyponym) golden age
Verb
1. produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed"
(synonym) bloom, blossom
(hypernym) develop
(hyponym) effloresce, burst forth
| The Phrase Finder |
Let one thousand flowers bloom
Meaning
Encourage many ideas from many sources.
Origin
One of Chairman Mao's rejoinders to the chinese people during the Cultural Revolution.
Meaning
Encourage many ideas from many sources.
Origin
One of Chairman Mao's rejoinders to the chinese people during the Cultural Revolution.
| Anagram |
flower
fowler reflow
fowler reflow
| hEnglish - advanced version |
flower
flower
\flow"er\ (?), n. [oe. flour, of. flour, flur, flor, f. fleur, fr. l. flos, floris. cf. blossom, effloresce, floret, florid, florin, flour, flourish.]
1. in the popular sense, the bloom or blossom of a plant; the showy portion, usually of a different color, shape, and texture from the foliage.
2. (bot.) that part of a plant destined to produce seed, and hence including one or both of the sexual organs; an organ or combination of the organs of reproduction, whether inclosed by a circle of foliar parts or not. a complete flower consists of two essential parts, the stamens and the pistil, and two floral envelopes, the corolla and callyx. in mosses the flowers consist of a few special leaves surrounding or subtending organs called archegonia. see blossom, and corolla.
note: if we examine a common flower, such for instance as a geranium, we shall find that it consists of: first, an outer envelope or calyx, sometimes tubular, sometimes consisting of separate leaves called sepals; secondly, an inner envelope or corolla, which is generally more or less colored, and which, like the calyx, is sometimes tubular, sometimes composed of separate leaves called petals; thirdly, one or more stamens, consisting of a stalk or filament and a head or anther, in which the pollen is produced; and fourthly, a pistil, which is situated in the center of the flower, and consists generally of three principal parts; one or more compartments at the base, each containing one or more seeds; the stalk or style; and the stigma, which in many familiar instances forms a small head, at the top of the style or ovary, and to which the pollen must find its way in order to fertilize the flower. lubbock.
3. the fairest, freshest, and choicest part of anything; as, the flower of an army, or of a family; the state or time of freshness and bloom; as, the flower of life, that is, youth. the choice and flower of all things profitable the psalms do more briefly contain. the flower of the chivalry of all spain. a simple maiden in her flower is worth a hundred coats of arms.
4. grain pulverized; meal; flour. [obs.] the flowers of grains, mixed with water, will make a sort of glue.
5. pl. (old. chem.) a substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation; as, the flowers of sulphur.
6. a figure of speech; an ornament of style.
7. pl. (print.) ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc. savage.
8. pl. menstrual discharges. xv. 24.
similar words(81)
snow flower
flower bud
proper flower
double flower
flower bed
velvet flower
star flower
monkey flower
mist flower
venus`s flower-basket
everlasting flower
blue cardinal flower
wonder flower
leather flower
peacock flower fence
shell flower
old maid flower
canary bird flower
redbird flower
troll flower
treasure flower
christmas flower
nutmeg flower
lace-flower vine
bee flower
barren flower
wax flower
eastern pasque flower
silk flower
tiger flower
finger flower
cardinal flower
tassel flower
twin flower
compass flower
crepe flower
venus`s flower basket
flower pecker
ligulate flower
proboscis flower
cuckoo flower
flower bird
discoid flower
evening trumpet flower
evening flower
moccasin flower
ray flower
snail flower
gold flower
grape flower
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flower
\flow"er\ (?), n. [oe. flour, of. flour, flur, flor, f. fleur, fr. l. flos, floris. cf. blossom, effloresce, floret, florid, florin, flour, flourish.]
1. in the popular sense, the bloom or blossom of a plant; the showy portion, usually of a different color, shape, and texture from the foliage.
2. (bot.) that part of a plant destined to produce seed, and hence including one or both of the sexual organs; an organ or combination of the organs of reproduction, whether inclosed by a circle of foliar parts or not. a complete flower consists of two essential parts, the stamens and the pistil, and two floral envelopes, the corolla and callyx. in mosses the flowers consist of a few special leaves surrounding or subtending organs called archegonia. see blossom, and corolla.
note: if we examine a common flower, such for instance as a geranium, we shall find that it consists of: first, an outer envelope or calyx, sometimes tubular, sometimes consisting of separate leaves called sepals; secondly, an inner envelope or corolla, which is generally more or less colored, and which, like the calyx, is sometimes tubular, sometimes composed of separate leaves called petals; thirdly, one or more stamens, consisting of a stalk or filament and a head or anther, in which the pollen is produced; and fourthly, a pistil, which is situated in the center of the flower, and consists generally of three principal parts; one or more compartments at the base, each containing one or more seeds; the stalk or style; and the stigma, which in many familiar instances forms a small head, at the top of the style or ovary, and to which the pollen must find its way in order to fertilize the flower. lubbock.
3. the fairest, freshest, and choicest part of anything; as, the flower of an army, or of a family; the state or time of freshness and bloom; as, the flower of life, that is, youth. the choice and flower of all things profitable the psalms do more briefly contain. the flower of the chivalry of all spain. a simple maiden in her flower is worth a hundred coats of arms.
4. grain pulverized; meal; flour. [obs.] the flowers of grains, mixed with water, will make a sort of glue.
5. pl. (old. chem.) a substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation; as, the flowers of sulphur.
6. a figure of speech; an ornament of style.
7. pl. (print.) ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc. savage.
8. pl. menstrual discharges. xv. 24.
similar words(81)
snow flower
flower bud
proper flower
double flower
flower bed
velvet flower
star flower
monkey flower
mist flower
venus`s flower-basket
everlasting flower
blue cardinal flower
wonder flower
leather flower
peacock flower fence
shell flower
old maid flower
canary bird flower
redbird flower
troll flower
treasure flower
christmas flower
nutmeg flower
lace-flower vine
bee flower
barren flower
wax flower
eastern pasque flower
silk flower
tiger flower
finger flower
cardinal flower
tassel flower
twin flower
compass flower
crepe flower
venus`s flower basket
flower pecker
ligulate flower
proboscis flower
cuckoo flower
flower bird
discoid flower
evening trumpet flower
evening flower
moccasin flower
ray flower
snail flower
gold flower
grape flower
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@@flower
corkscrew flower
western wall flower
gnat flower
passion flower
compound flower
lung flower
ball-flower
luxuriant flower
rogation flower
flower head
bottle flower
trumpet flower
july-flower
pea-flower tribe
flower piece
noon-flower
blanket flower
butter flower
satin flower
joseph`s flower
honey flower
wild flower
imperfect flower
flower clock
may flower
flower stalk
animal flower
flower-cup fern
flower beetle
gang-flower
guinea-hen flower
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
flower
bláth (pl., bláthanna) m.
bláth (pl., bláthanna) m.
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Blodeuyn
Blodeuyn = n. a flower
Blodeuyn = n. a flower
Blodyn
Blodyn = n. floweret, flower
| Dream Dictionary |
Flower
To dream of seeing flowers blooming in gardens, signifies pleasure and gain, if bright-hued and fresh; white denotes sadness. Withered and dead flowers, signify disappointments and gloomy situations.
For a young woman to receive a bouquet of mixed flowers, foretells that she will have many admirers.
To see flowers blooming in barren soil without vestage of foliage, foretells you will have some grievous experience, but your energy and cheerfulness will enable you to climb through these to prominence and happiness.
``Held in slumber's soft embrace, She enters realms of flowery grace, Where tender love and fond caress, Bids her awake to happiness.''
See Bouquet.
To dream of seeing flowers blooming in gardens, signifies pleasure and gain, if bright-hued and fresh; white denotes sadness. Withered and dead flowers, signify disappointments and gloomy situations.
For a young woman to receive a bouquet of mixed flowers, foretells that she will have many admirers.
To see flowers blooming in barren soil without vestage of foliage, foretells you will have some grievous experience, but your energy and cheerfulness will enable you to climb through these to prominence and happiness.
``Held in slumber's soft embrace, She enters realms of flowery grace, Where tender love and fond caress, Bids her awake to happiness.''
See Bouquet.
| Dream Quotations |
Samuel T. Coleridge
What if you slept? And what if, in your sleep, you dreamed? And what if, in your dream, you went to heaven and there plucked a strange and beautiful flower? And what if, when you awoke, you had the flower in your hand? Ah, what then?
What if you slept? And what if, in your sleep, you dreamed? And what if, in your dream, you went to heaven and there plucked a strange and beautiful flower? And what if, when you awoke, you had the flower in your hand? Ah, what then?
| Phobia |
Anthrophobia
Fear of Flowers
Also known as Anthophobia
Fear of Flowers
Also known as Anthophobia
| Dream Symbols |
Flower
Love; Potted: uterus.
Love; Potted: uterus.
Flower Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| US Zip Codes |
26611
State: WEST VIRGINIA
City: FLOWER
State: WEST VIRGINIA
City: FLOWER
Flower Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Flower
svai, svai-tor
svai, svai-tor
Flower Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
Flower
The right hand, grasping an imaginary flower, holds it first against the right nostril and then against the left.
The right hand, grasping an imaginary flower, holds it first against the right nostril and then against the left.
Flower Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Common Terms in Evolutionary Biology and Genetics |
Flower
The part of an angiosperm containing the organs of reproduction (male stamen and female stigma as well as the ovary).
The part of an angiosperm containing the organs of reproduction (male stamen and female stigma as well as the ovary).
| RAF |
FLOWER
an intruder sortie, usually by Mosquitoes, against German night-fighter airfields during bomber operations
an intruder sortie, usually by Mosquitoes, against German night-fighter airfields during bomber operations
Flower Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Flower of Scotland
Flower of Scotland 30th Anniversary of Lisbon Lions (Champions of Europe 1967), Blended Scotch Whisky
Flower of Scotland 30th Anniversary of Manchester United (Champions of Europe 1968), Blended Scotch Whisky
Flower of Scotland Royal Celebration (Commemorate 40th Anniversary Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953-1993), De Luxe Blended Scotch Whisky.
Flower of Scotland Sporting Heroes Series Barry Ferguson, Blended Scotch Whisky
Flower of Scotland Sporting Heroes Series Henrik Larsson, Blended Scotch Whisky
By: Rutherglen Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd. (Glasgow, Scotland)
Flower of Scotland 30th Anniversary of Lisbon Lions (Champions of Europe 1967), Blended Scotch Whisky
Flower of Scotland 30th Anniversary of Manchester United (Champions of Europe 1968), Blended Scotch Whisky
Flower of Scotland Royal Celebration (Commemorate 40th Anniversary Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953-1993), De Luxe Blended Scotch Whisky.
Flower of Scotland Sporting Heroes Series Barry Ferguson, Blended Scotch Whisky
Flower of Scotland Sporting Heroes Series Henrik Larsson, Blended Scotch Whisky
By: Rutherglen Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd. (Glasgow, Scotland)
Flower Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Ziz
flower; branch; a lock of hair
flower; branch; a lock of hair
Flower Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Flower
A flower, also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). The flower's structure contains the plant's reproductive organs, and its function is to produce seeds. After fertilization, portions of the flower develop into a fruit containing the seeds. For the higher plants, seeds are the next generation, and serve as the primary means by which individuals of a species are dispersed across the landscape. The grouping of flowers on a plant is called the inflorescence.
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