flower
10 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
flowers
plural
flowers
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLOWER
1
[count]
a
:
the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops
— sometimes used figuratively.
—
see color picture on this page
-
The plant is known for its large white flowers. [=blossoms]
-
The tree came into flower early this year. [=the flowers on the tree bloomed early this year]
-
The bushes should be in flower soon. [=the flowers should be blooming soon]
-
These plants are very fragrant when they are in (full) flower.
-
His interest in history came into flower [=developed] while he was just a boy.
-
She entered the movement after it was in full flower. [=after it was fully developed]
b
:
a small plant that is grown for its beautiful flowers
-
We planted flowers in the garden.
-
Flowers line the walkway.
-
a flower garden
c
:
a cut stem of a plant with its flower
-
He sent her a bouquet of flowers.
-
He wore a single flower in his lapel.
2
[singular]
literary
:
the best part of something
— used in the phrase the flower of
-
The flower of a generation was lost in that war. [=the best members of a generation died in that war]
-
He wrote his best works while in the flower of his youth. [=when he was young]
2
flower
/ˈflawɚ/
verb
flowers;
flowered;
flowering
2
flower
/ˈflawɚ/
verb
flowers;
flowered;
flowering
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLOWER
[no object]
