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Definition flower in American English

flower noun

[countable] noun
/ˈflaʊr/
1

the colored part of a plant from which the plant's fruit develops. A flower is often made up of many petals

Example

The plant has small white flowers.

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1.1

a flower and its stem that have been removed from a plant

Example

He gave me a big bunch of flowers.

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2

a plant that is grown because its flowers are attractive

Example

I'm going to plant more flowers in the front yard this year.

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Definition flower in American English