flower

1. flower (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

Example: O Laurinella! little doſt thou wot / How fraile a flower thou doſt ſo highly prize: / Beauty's the flower, but love the flower-pot / That muſt preſerve it, els it quickly dyes.

2. flower (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

Example: You know, Darwin studied their fertilisation, and showed that the whole structure of an ordinary orchid flower was contrived in order that moths might carry the pollen from plant to plant.

3. flower (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.

Example: We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.

4. flower (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To put forth blooms.

Example: This plant flowers in June.

5. flower (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To decorate with pictures of flowers.

6. flower (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To reach a state of full development or achievement.

Example: when flowr'd my youthful spring