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flowers

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/ˈflaʊ.əz/ English

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noun

  1. A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
  2. A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.
  3. A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.“We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.”
  4. (usually with in) Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.“The dogwoods are in flower this week.”

verb

  1. To put forth blooms.“This plant flowers in June.”
  2. To decorate with pictures of flowers.
  3. To reach a state of full development or achievement.
  4. To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.

noun

  1. Something that flows, such as a river.

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