flower — the colorful reproductive part of a plant that is often fragrant and attracts pollinators
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the colorful reproductive part of a plant that is often fragrant and attracts pollinators
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflaʊər/
Example Sentences
- My mom thought I bought expensive flowers, but they were just plastic ones from the dollar store.
- The sunflowers in our garden are taller than my dad.
- She received a bouquet of flowers on her birthday.
flower
NOUN[/ˈflaʊər/]
the colorful reproductive part of a plant that is often fragrant and attracts pollinators
A single flower blooms in the garden after the spring rain.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'flor' and Latin 'flos' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence after the 1066 conquest.
Breakdown
flow- (from Latin flos, flower) + -er (agent noun suffix) = flower (the flowering part of a plant)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thought I bought expensive flowers, but they were just plastic ones from the dollar store.”
“The sunflowers in our garden are taller than my dad.”
“She received a bouquet of flowers on her birthday.”
“The apple tree will flower next month.”
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