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flower

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈfɫaʊɝ// flow·er Archaic General-service Humorous Informal Slang

n. the colorful part of a plant that produces seeds or fruit. They often have a pleasant smell and are used for decoration.

n. the reproductive structure found in flowering plants, typically consisting of petals, sepals, stamens, and a pistil.


SIMPLE

She picked a yellow flower from the garden.

CONTEXTUAL

The cherry trees produce a beautiful pink flower every spring before the leaves appear.

COMPLEX

Botanists study the intricate morphology of the flower to understand how different species attract specific pollinators in their native habitats.

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Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'bloom' or 'blossom'.

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