flow·er
/ˈflouər/
noun
- the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals).synonyms: bloom, blossom, floweret, floret
- the finest individuals out of a number of people or things."the flower of college track athletes"synonyms: best, finest, top, pick, choice, choicest, prime, cream, prize, treasure, pearl, gem, jewel, the jewel in the crown, the crème de la crème, first class, elite, elect, the tops
- used as a friendly form of address, especially to a woman or child."all right then, flower?"
verb
- (of a plant) produce flowers; bloom."these daisies can flower as late as October"
- be in or reach an optimum stage of development; develop fully and richly."it is there that the theory of deconstruction has flowered most extravagantly"