Flower synonyms
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A small or reduced flower, especially one in a spikelet of a grass or sedge or in a flower head of a plant of the composite family.
(Figuratively) A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.
A small swelling on a branch or stem, containing an undeveloped shoot, leaf, or flower. Some species have mixed buds containing two of these structures, or even all three. &diamf3; Terminal buds occur at the end of a stem, twig, or branch. &diamf3; Axillary buds, also known as lateral buds , occur in the axils of leaves (in the upper angle of where the leaf grows from the stem). &diamf3; Accessory buds often occur clustered around terminal buds or above and on either side of axillary buds. Accessory buds are usually smaller than terminal and axillary buds.
(Botany) The production of flowers.
die (antonym)
Die is defined as to stop living, existing or fade away.
calendula
Any of a genus (Calendula) of plants of the composite family, with yellow or orange flowers, esp. the pot marigold
edelweiss
A small, flowering plant (Leontopodium alpinum) of the composite family, native to the high mountains of Europe and central Asia, esp. the Alps, with leaves and petal-like bracts that are white and woolly
A period of photographing, filming, or recording electronically, esp. away from the studio
glomerule
(Anatomy) A glomerulus.
A bundle of yarn, string, ribbon, etc. tied in the middle and left loose at the ends, so as to form a puff or ball, as for decoration or a showy prop for cheerleading.
The foremost or leading position:
A flower cluster on a common axis
To clear of contents by forcing air through.
floriferous
Bearing flowers; blooming abundantly
chrysanthemum
daffodil
orchid
flower of the flock
(Physics) The highest value attained by a varying quantity:
A corm, tuber, or tuberous root resembling a bulb, as in a crocus, dahlia, or cyclamen
(US) To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light.
(Archaic) A brief verse or sentimental phrase, especially one inscribed on a ring.
The definition of a spike is a piece of something that is thick and long with a pointed and sharp end, usually made of metal.
Something, such as a decorative motif, that resembles such a branch.
raceme
An indeterminate inflorescence in which each flower grows on its own stalk from a common stem. The lily of the valley and snapdragon have racemes.
floweret
petals
Plural form of petal
flowering-plant
A plant that produces flowers and fruit; an angiosperm.
wildflower
A usually herbaceous flowering plant that is not a cultivated variety, especially one that has conspicuous flowers and is found in a natural environment.
A perennial plant. Herbaceous perennials survive winter and drought as underground roots, rhizomes, bulbs, corms, or tubers. Woody perennials, including vines, shrubs, and trees, usually stop growing during winter and drought. Asters, irises, tulips, and peonies are familiar garden perennials.
A perennial plant, such as the English daisy, cultivated as a biennial.
flowering shrub
A plant valued for its bloom
potted plant
A plant valued for its bloom
houseplant
A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.
To become open
fruit (related)
Fruit is defined as the positive result of something done.
High-sounding but with little meaning.
efflorescent
Growing at a rapid rate; flourishing.
euphuistic
Of, having the nature of, or characterized by euphuism
Bearing showy or profuse flowers
Using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions
Raised or expanded to abnormal levels:
remontant
(Botany, especially of cultivated roses) that flowers more than once in each season.
The definition of rhapsodic is like the passion or enthusiasm of a rhapsody.
Permanently attached or fixed; not free-moving:
Any of a division (Magnoliophyta) of flowering plants having seeds produced within a closed pod or ovary, including monocotyledons and dicotyledons
The period during which a flower is fully open and functional.
A bunch of cut flowers
catkin
A drooping, deciduous, scaly spike of unisexual flowers without petals, as on poplars, walnuts, and birches; ament
The bodice or waist of a dress.
cultivar
A cultivated variety of a plant species or hybrid of two species.
A condition or period of great vigor.
floweret (little flower)
A plant valued for its bloom
heliotrope
(Obs.) A sunflower or other plant whose flowers turn to face the sun
The cultivation of a garden.
Something having two kinds of components that produce the same or similar results, such as a vehicle powered by both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine as sources of power for the drivetrain.
A bunch of flowers; small bouquet, esp. for carrying in the hand
(Nautical) An iron fitting by which a lower yard is secured to a mast.
aster
azalea
camellia
crocus
dahlia
gardenia
geranium
hepatica
hibiscus
hyacinth
jonquil
lobelia
marigold
peony
phlox
primrose
tulip
residue (antonym)
(Chem.) The matter remaining at the end of a process, as after evaporation, combustion, or filtration; residual product
worst (antonym)
Something that is worst.
shrink (antonym)
To draw back; turn away; cower, as from fear
close (antonym)
To have its edges become joined together
sag (antonym)
To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges.
droop (antonym)
(Intransitive) To lose all enthusiasm or happiness.
fade (antonym)
To become less distinct; lose color, brilliance, etc.
A rush of strong feeling:
(--- R.C.Ch.) A part of the Divine Office orig. assigned to the first hour of daylight (in the Liturgy of the Hours, both Lauds and Prime have been replaced by Morning Prayer)
Something that is best
crème de la crème
The superlative or most preferable part of something
A size of type on a typewriter, equal to 12 characters per linear inch.
Something offered or given to the winner of a contest
(Nautical) A platform enclosing the head of each mast of a sailing ship, to which the topmast rigging is attached.
Aristocracy is defined as a ruling class made up of people with royal blood, or is a government of collected people who are thought to be exceptional in some way, and therefore the most qualified to rule.
Descent from nobility
Persons of high social standing considered as a group.
High station or rank in society, esp. when accompanied by a title
The aristocracy or nobility
A group of people broadly distinguished from other groups by mutual interests, participation in characteristic relationships, shared institutions, and a common culture:
Alternative form of who's who.
(Informal) upper class
To become covered with a powdery deposit.
To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive:
pick of the bunch (or crop)
cut-a-figure
make-a-splash
better (related)
Advantage
over (related)
(Mil.) A shot that hits or explodes beyond the target
thrive (related)
Thrive means to grow strong and healthy.
The time of greatest health, vigor, success, prosperity, etc.; prime
cyclamen
A European rose (Rosa eglanteria) with hooked spines, sweet-scented leaves, and usually pink flowers; sweetbrier: naturalized in W U.S.
cornel
The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.
foxtail
Lycopodium clavatum and Lycopodiella alopecuroides, foxtail clubmosses.
luxuriation
The act of enjoying or experiencing luxury.
motherwort
Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Leonurus, used in traditional medicine to help with childbirth or treat uterine disorders. [from 13th c.]
ranunculus
Any of numerous plants of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow or white usually five-petaled flowers, and including the buttercups and the crowfoots.
The fruit of this shrub.
Any of many Australian plants of the genus Xerochrysum, especially Xerochrysum bracteatum, having deep yellow flowers than can be readily dried.
sunflower
Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers
trillium
Any of a genus (Trillium) of perennial plants of the lily family, having an erect stem that bears a whorl of three leaves and a single flower with three green sepals and three petals that change color as they mature
verbena
Any of several similar plants, such as the lemon verbena.
yarrow
(UK) The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.
panicle
The definition of a panicle is a cluster of flowers on a branch.
(Mathematics) The surface generated by a straight line, the generator, passing through a fixed point, the vertex, and moving along a fixed curve, the directrix.
Any plant used as a medicine, seasoning, or flavoring: mint, thyme, basil, and sage are herbs
The definition of a vine is a plant with long stems that grow along the ground or climb a support structure.
bluet
narcissus
dregs (antonym)
The particles of solid matter that settle at the bottom in a liquid; lees
Birth; condition; rank by birth.
hydrangea
A taxonomic genus within the family Hydrangeaceae — the hydrangeas.
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