a reproductive structure in an angiosperm plant that is specialized for reproduction and typically consists of a shortened stem axis bearing leaves modified to form coloured petals, sepals, carpels (female reproductive structures; see carpel) or stamens and has a scent (male reproductive structures; see stamen)
a plant that produces a reproductive structure of this kind
a plant that produces any similar type of reproductive structure
the finest or most perfect part or example of something
the flower of a nation's youth destroyed in war
the finest, most vigorous period; the prime
in the flower of his manhood
a state of blooming or flourishing
when most of the plants are in flower
(in pl) a finely divided powder produced esp by condensation or sublimation (conversion of a gas directly to a solid; see sublimate1 (2))
flowers of sulphur