flowers

flow-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of flower; the reproductive parts of plants with colorful petals.

  2. 2.

    A bouquet or arrangement given as a gift.

  3. 3.

    (third person singular verb) Produces blooms.

Forms

plural: flowers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fresh flowers — recently cut flowers
  • •
    wild flowers — flowers growing naturally without cultivation
  • •
    send flowers — to have flowers delivered as a gift

Related words

See also: bouquet, flower, garden
Synonyms: blooms, blossoms, buds

Etymology

From Old French flor ("flower") + -s (plural/verb suffix).