English · Nature & Environment
flower
/ˈflaʊ.ər/
[/ˈflaʊ.ər/]
colored bloom of plant
Beginnernoun
Definition
The colourful part of a plant that produces seeds and is often pleasant to smell.
Example
She picked a bright yellow flower and tucked it gently behind her left ear.
She picked a bright yellow flower and tucked it gently behind her left ear.
Etymology
From Old French 'flor', from Latin 'flos', a flower.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday speech and poetry.