flower (n.)

  1. a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

  2. reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

    [ Syn: bloom , blossom ]

  3. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

    [ Syn: prime , peak , heyday , bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flush ]

    flower (v.)

  1. produce or yield flowers; The cherry tree bloomed

    [ Syn: bloom , blossom ]

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