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Definition of flower
1a : the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit : blossomb : a cluster of small flowers growing closely together that resembles and is often viewed as a single flower : inflorescence a hydrangea flowerc : a plant grown or valued for its flowers planted flowers in the front yardd : a cut stem of a plant with its flower a bouquet of flowerse : 2bloom 1b lilacs in full flower
2a : the best part or example the flower of our youthb : the finest most vigorous period wasted the flower of their livesc : a state of blooming or flourishing in full flower
3 flowers plural : a finely divided powder produced especially by condensation or sublimation flowers of sulfur
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Examples of flower in a Sentence
We planted flowers in the garden.
He sent her a bouquet of flowers.
He wore a single flower in his lapel.
Recent Examples of flower from the Web
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If Dobrayakova attempted to combat reductive stereotypes about Russian culture in the past, than what can be said of her use of a jarringly stereotypical depiction of a Mexican man, complete with a sombrero, overalls and a flower between his teeth?
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Earrings: Oscar de la Renta Impatiens flower drop earrings, $425, Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Bracelet: Cuff, $58, The Gypsy Wagon.
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Their frothy, flower embellishments at the hem gave the silhouette a vibrant dynamic.
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Being close to nature, seeing flowers, seeing wildlife, getting dirty at the end of the ride.
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sarah McFadden for the children's education.
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Some flowers are acid green, some maroon and some a deep crimson.
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Tony Ruiz paints a flower on Diane Shull’s leg on August 10, 1967.
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UrbanStems, a Washington, D.C.-based on-demand flower delivery service, raised $6 million in a Series A extension.
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Origin and Etymology of flower
Middle English flour flower, best of anything, flour, from Anglo-French flur, flour, flaur, from Latin flor-, flos — more at blow
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Definition of flower
Examples of flower in a Sentence
This tree flowers in early spring.
The plant will flower every other year.
His genius flowered at the university.
a political movement that began to flower during the 1960s
Recent Examples of flower from the Web
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Only two plants in the world—the peanut and the ____________—produce their fruit underground after flowering out in the open.
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Salmonberries, ranging from flowering to almost ripe, were everywhere, a draw for Rufous hummingbirds.
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The second living room has French doors that open to an arbor covered patio with flowering plants and trees.
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The flowering period for this species is spring to early summer, and at the Ruth Bancroft Garden our plants have generally begun flowering in early May and ended in June or July.
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There are more than 16,000 plants there and a diversity of trees, including black and white oaks, Japanese hollies and flowering dogwoods.
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And inside Suzie’s room — where the TV was left on — Stacy’s flowered shorts were folded and put on top of her sandals.
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Saturday morning farmers market finds flowering Broccoli Rabe and blooming Chives!
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Tiny young fingers and those gnarled by age worked side by side under the shade of umbrellas, planting seedlings and transplanting pentas, flowering plants that attract butterflies.
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Origin and Etymology of flower
see 1flower
FLOWER Defined for English Language Learners
flower
playDefinition of flower for English Language Learners
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: the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops
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: a small plant that is grown for its beautiful flowers
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: a cut stem of a plant with its flower
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Definition of flower for English Language Learners
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: to produce flowers
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: to develop or grow in a successful way
FLOWER Defined for Kids
Definition of flower for Students
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
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