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FLOW'ER, n. [L. flos, floris, a flower; floreo, to blossom. See Flourish.] 1. In botany, that part of a plant which contains the organs of fructification, with their coverings. A flower, when complete, consists of a calyx, corol, stamen and pistil; but the essential parts are the anther and stigma, which are sufficient to constitute a flower, either together in hermaphrodite flowers, or separate in male and female flowers.2. In vulgar acceptation, a blossom or flower is the flower bud of a plant, when the petals are expanded; open petals being considered as the principal thing in constituting a flower. But in botany, the petals are now considered as a finer sort of covering, and not at all necessary to constitute a flower.3. The early part of life, or rather of manhood; the prime; youthful vigor; youth; as the flower of age or of life.4. The best or finest part of a thing; the most valuable part. The most active and vigorous part of an army are called the flower of the troops. Young, vigorous and brave men are called the flower of a nation.5. The finest part; the essence.The choice and flower of all things profitable the Psalms do more briefly contain.6. He or that which is most distinguished for any thing valuable. We say, the youth are the flower of the country.7. The finest part of grain pulverized. In this sense, it is now always written flour, which see.1. Flowers, in chimistry, fine particles of bodies, especially when raised by fire in sublimation, and adhering to the heads of vessels in the form of a powder or mealy substance; as the flowers of sulphur.A substance, somewhat similar, formed spontaneously, is called efforescence.2. In rhetoric, figures and ornaments of discourse or composition.3. Menstrual discharges.FLOW'ER, v.i. [from the noun. The corresponding word in L. is floreo.] 1. To blossom; to bloom; to expand the petals, as a plant. In New England peach trees usually flower in April, and apple trees in May.2. To be in the prime and spring of life; to flourish; to be youthful, fresh and vigorous.When flowered my youthful spring.3. To froth; to ferment gently; to mantle, as new beer.The beer did flower a little.4. To come as cream from the surface.FLOW'ER, v.t. To embellish with figures of flowers; to adorn with imitated flowers.
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FLOW'ER, n. [L. flos, floris, a flower; floreo, to blossom. See Flourish.] 1. In botany, that part of a plant which contains the organs of fructification, with their coverings. A flower, when complete, consists of a calyx, corol, stamen and pistil; but the essential parts are the anther and stigma, which are sufficient to constitute a flower, either together in hermaphrodite flowers, or separate in male and female flowers.2. In vulgar acceptation, a blossom or flower is the flower bud of a plant, when the petals are expanded; open petals being considered as the principal thing in constituting a flower. But in botany, the petals are now considered as a finer sort of covering, and not at all necessary to constitute a flower.3. The early part of life, or rather of manhood; the prime; youthful vigor; youth; as the flower of age or of life.4. The best or finest part of a thing; the most valuable part. The most active and vigorous part of an army are called the flower of the troops. Young, vigorous and brave men are called the flower of a nation.5. The finest part; the essence.The choice and flower of all things profitable the Psalms do more briefly contain.6. He or that which is most distinguished for any thing valuable. We say, the youth are the flower of the country.7. The finest part of grain pulverized. In this sense, it is now always written flour, which see.1. Flowers, in chimistry, fine particles of bodies, especially when raised by fire in sublimation, and adhering to the heads of vessels in the form of a powder or mealy substance; as the flowers of sulphur.A substance, somewhat similar, formed spontaneously, is called efforescence.2. In rhetoric, figures and ornaments of discourse or composition.3. Menstrual discharges.FLOW'ER, v.i. [from the noun. The corresponding word in L. is floreo.] 1. To blossom; to bloom; to expand the petals, as a plant. In New England peach trees usually flower in April, and apple trees in May.2. To be in the prime and spring of life; to flourish; to be youthful, fresh and vigorous.When flowered my youthful spring.3. To froth; to ferment gently; to mantle, as new beer.The beer did flower a little.4. To come as cream from the surface.FLOW'ER, v.t. To embellish with figures of flowers; to adorn with imitated flowers. | FLOW'ER, n. [Fr. fleur; Sp. flor; It. fiore; Basque, lora; W. flur, bloom; fluraw, to bloom, to be bright; L. flos, floris, a flower; floreo, to blossom. See Flourish.]- In botany, that part of a plant which contains the organs of fructification, with their coverings. A flower, when complete, consists of a calyx, corol, stamen, and pistil; but the essential parts are the anther and pistil, which are sufficient to constitute a flower, either together in hermaphrodite flowers, or separate in male and female flowers. Martyn. Milne.
- In vulgar acceptation, a blossom or flower is the flower-bud of a plant, when the petals are expanded; open petals being considered as the principal thing in constituting a flower.
But in botany, the petals are now considered as a finer sort of covering, and not at all necessary to constitute a flower. Milne.
- The early part of life, or rather of manhood; the prime; youthful vigor; youth; as, the flower of age or of life.
- The best or finest part of a thing; the most valuable part. The most active and vigorous part of an army are called the flower of the troops. Young, vigorous and brave men, are called the flower of a nation. Addison.
- The finest part; the essence.
The choice and flower of all things profitable the Psalms do more briefly contain. Hooker.
- He or that which is most distinguished for any thing valuable. We say, the youth are the flower of the country.
- The finest part of grain pulverized. In this sense, it is now always written flour, – which see.
Flowers, in chimistry, fine particles of bodies, especially when raised by fire in sublimation, and adhering to the heads of vessels in the form of a powder or mealy substance; as, the flowers of sulphur. Encyc.
A substance, somewhat similar, formed spontaneously, is called efflorescence.
#2. In rhetoric, figures and ornaments of discourse or composition.
#3. Menstrual discharges.
FLOW'ER, v.i. [from the noun. The corresponding word in L. is floreo, Fr. fleurir, It. fiorire, Sp. and Port. florecer, W. fluraw.]- To blossom; to bloom; to expand the petals, as a plant. In New England, peach-trees usually flower in April, and apple-trees in May.
- To be in the prime and spring of life; to flourish; to be youthful, fresh and vigorous.
When flowered my youthful spring. Spenser.
- To froth; to ferment gently; to mantle, as new beer.
The beer did flower a little. Bacon.
- To come as cream from the surface. Milton.
FLOW'ER, v.t.To embellish with figures of flowers; to adorn with imitated flowers. | Flow"er
- In the popular sense, the
bloom or blossom of a plant; the showy portion, usually of a
different color, shape, and texture from the foliage.
- To blossom] to bloom; to expand the petals,
as a plant; to produce flowers; as, this plant flowers in
June.
- To embellish with
flowers; to adorn with imitated flowers; as, flowered
silk.
- That part of a plant
destined to produce seed, and hence including one or both of the
sexual organs; an organ or combination of the organs of reproduction,
whether inclosed by a circle of foliar parts or not. A complete
flower consists of two essential parts, the stamens and the
pistil, and two floral envelopes, the corolla and callyx. In mosses
the flowers consist of a few special leaves surrounding or subtending
organs called archegonia. See Blossom, and
Corolla.
- To come into the finest or fairest
condition.
- The fairest, freshest, and choicest part
of anything; as, the flower of an army, or of a family; the
state or time of freshness and bloom; as, the flower of life,
that is, youth.
- To froth; to ferment gently, as new
beer.
- Grain pulverized; meal; flour.
- To come off as flowers by
sublimation.
- A substance
in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation;
as, the flowers of sulphur.
- A figure of speech; an ornament of
style.
- Ornamental type
used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc.
- Menstrual discharges.
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Flower FLOW'ER, noun [Latin flos, floris, a flower; floreo, to blossom. See Flourish.] 1. In botany, that part of a plant which contains the organs of fructification, with their coverings. A flower when complete, consists of a calyx, corol, stamen and pistil; but the essential parts are the anther and stigma, which are sufficient to constitute a flower either together in hermaphrodite flowers, or separate in male and female flowers. 2. In vulgar acceptation, a blossom or flower is the flower bud of a plant, when the petals are expanded; open petals being considered as the principal thing in constituting a flower But in botany, the petals are now considered as a finer sort of covering, and not at all necessary to constitute a flower 3. The early part of life, or rather of manhood; the prime; youthful vigor; youth; as the flower of age or of life. 4. The best or finest part of a thing; the most valuable part. The most active and vigorous part of an army are called the flower of the troops. Young, vigorous and brave men are called the flower of a nation. 5. The finest part; the essence. The choice and flower of all things profitable the Psalms do more briefly contain. 6. He or that which is most distinguished for any thing valuable. We say, the youth are the flower of the country. 7. The finest part of grain pulverized. In this sense, it is now always written flour, which see. 1. Flowers, in chimistry, fine particles of bodies, especially when raised by fire in sublimation, and adhering to the heads of vessels in the form of a powder or mealy substance; as the flowers of sulphur. A substance, somewhat similar, formed spontaneously, is called efforescence. 2. In rhetoric, figures and ornaments of discourse or composition. 3. Menstrual discharges. FLOW'ER, verb intransitive [from the noun. The corresponding word in Latin is floreo.] 1. To blossom; to bloom; to expand the petals, as a plant. In New England peach trees usually flower in April, and apple trees in May. 2. To be in the prime and spring of life; to flourish; to be youthful, fresh and vigorous. When flowered my youthful spring. 3. To froth; to ferment gently; to mantle, as new beer. The beer did flower a little. 4. To come as cream from the surface. FLOW'ER, verb transitive To embellish with figures of flowers; to adorn with imitated flowers.
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