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The definition of flower
12 Definitions of: flower
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- noun, a) a bloom or blossom on a plant b) a plant that bears blooms or blossoms
- noun, the reproductive structure of angiosperm plants, consisting normally of stamens and carpels surrounded by petals and sepals all borne on the receptacle (one or more of these structures may be absent). In some plants it is conspicuous and brightly coloured and attracts insects or other animals for pollination. Related adj floral. Related prefix antho-
- noun, any similar reproductive structure in other plants
- noun, the prime; peak
- noun, the choice or finest product, part, or representative
- noun, a decoration or embellishment
- noun, printing a type ornament, used with others in borders, chapter headings, etc
- noun, Also called: fleuron an embellishment or ornamental symbol depicting a flower
- noun, fine powder, usually produced by sublimation
- verb, to produce flowers; bloom
- verb, to reach full growth or maturity
- verb, to deck or decorate with flowers or floral designs
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- noun, any of the small tubular flowers at the centre of the flower head of certain composite plants, such as the daisy. Compare ray floret
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- noun, any of the small strap-shaped flowers in the flower head of certain composite plants, such as the daisy. Compare disc floret
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of flower