flower Definition

flower
noun

1. In a flowering plant: the structure that bears the reproductive organs, which consists of a leafy shoot in which the leaves are modified to form sepals, petals, etc.

Thesaurus: blossom, bloom, bud, pompon, efflorescence, spray, floret, shoot, cone.
2. A plant that bears flowers, especially if cultivated for them.
3. The best part; the cream.
4. The most distinguished person or thing.
5. A term of endearment.
6. pharmacol.
A sublimate.
Example: flowers of sulphur
Form: flowers (usually)

verb, intr flowered, flowering

1. To produce flowers; to bloom.

Thesaurus: blossom, bloom, mature, open, unfold, burgeon, effloresce.
intr
2. To reach a peak; to develop to full maturity.
intr
3. To adorn or decorate with flowers or a floral design.

Derivative: floweriness
noun

Derivative: flowering
noun, adj

Derivative: flowerless
adj

Idiom: in flower

Blooming or blossoming; with flowers fully out.

Etymology: 13c: from French flour, from Latin flos, floris flower.