Word
flower
Phoneticsflow·er, stress on the first syllable
/ˈfɫaʊɝ/
Definitions
01part of a plant
A1 · Beginner Countable noun Botany
n. the brightly colored part of a plant that often smells nice and produces seeds.
n. the reproductive organ of an angiosperm, typically consisting of petals, sepals, and pollen-bearing organs.
“He bought a beautiful bunch of flowers for his wife's birthday.”
“The botanist examined the delicate structure of the flower under a microscope to identify the specific species of orchid.”
02the best part
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary
n. the best or most successful part of a group or a period of time.
n. the finest or most representative examples of a group; the state of being in one's prime.
“The general mourned the loss of the flower of his army in the battle.”
“The poet wrote extensively about the flower of youth, lamenting how quickly the vigor of one's early twenties fades into middle age.”
03cannabis
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Slang · Informal
n. a slang word for the dried buds of the cannabis plant.
n. the smokable, trichome-rich buds of the cannabis plant as distinguished from extracts or edibles.
“The shop sells various types of flower and oils.”
“With the change in local legislation, specialized dispensaries began offering a wider variety of high-grade flower to their customers.”
04to develop fully
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to reach a high level of success or to develop completely.
v. to reach a state of full development, maturity, or peak artistic achievement.
“Her talent for painting really started to flower when she moved to Paris.”
“The Renaissance saw human creativity flower in ways that fundamentally reshaped European philosophy and art for centuries to come.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verb 'bloom' or 'blossom'.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
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