Flower | Mean of flower in English Dictionary

/ˈflawɚ/

• Noun
• the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops
1. The plant is known for its large white flowers. [=blossoms]
2. The tree came into flower early this year. [=the flowers on the tree bloomed early this year]
3. The bushes should be in flower soon. [=the flowers should be blooming soon]
4. These plants are very fragrant when they are in (full) flower.
5. His interest in history came into flower [=developed] while he was just a boy.
6. She entered the movement after it was in full flower. [=after it was fully developed]
• a small plant that is grown for its beautiful flowers
1. We planted flowers in the garden.
2. Flowers line the walkway.
3. a flower garden
• a cut stem of a plant with its flower
1. He sent her a bouquet of flowers.
2. He wore a single flower in his lapel.

• the best part of something
1. The flower of a generation was lost in that war. [=the best members of a generation died in that war]
2. He wrote his best works while in the flower of his youth. [=when he was young]
• Verb
• to produce flowers
1. This tree flowers in early spring.
2. The plant will flower every other year.
• to develop or grow in a successful way
1. His genius flowered at the university.
2. a political movement that began to flower during the 1960s