FLOWER
/ΛflaΚ.Ι/
12
Scrabble
13
WWF
F(4) L(1) O(1) W(4) E(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ΛflaΚ.Ι/
noun
- A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
- A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.
- A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.“We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.”
- (usually with in) Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.“The dogwoods are in flower this week.”
- (hypocoristic) The vulva, especially the labia majora.
verb
- To put forth blooms.“This plant flowers in June.”
- To decorate with pictures of flowers.
- To reach a state of full development or achievement.
- To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.
- To come off as flowers by sublimation.
Source: Wiktionary
