flower [ˈflawɚ]

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¹ flower noun

• the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops —sometimes used figuratively.
• a small plant that is grown for its beautiful flowers
• a cut stem of a plant with its flower

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² flower verb

• to produce flowers : bloom blossom
• to develop or grow in a successful way