Flower ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Flower ( noun )

1. The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals).
2. A plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms, especially one grown for decorative purposes in a garden or park.
3. The state or period in which a plant's flowers have developed and opened.
4. A person or thing considered to be the finest or most beautiful of their kind.
5. A decorative cluster of small flowers worn in the hair or on clothing.

Origin:

Old english flōwer, from a germanic word meaning "blossom"; related to dutch bloem and german blume.

Examples:

1. The flowers of the plant were red.
2. She picked a flower from the garden.
3. The flower of youth.
4. The flower of the company was the top salesperson.
5. She wore a flower in her hair.

(As a verb)

Flower ( verb )

1. The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals).
2. A plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms, especially one grown for decorative purposes in a garden or park.
3. The state or period in which a plant's flowers have developed and opened.
4. A person or thing considered to be the finest or most beautiful of their kind.
5. A decorative cluster of small flowers worn in the hair or on clothing.

Origin:

Old english flōwer, from a germanic word meaning "blossom"; related to dutch bloem and german blume.

Examples:

1. The flowers of the plant were red.
2. She picked a flower from the garden.
3. The flower of youth.
4. The flower of the company was the top salesperson.
5. She wore a flower in her hair.