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flower

/ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ noun A1
  1. A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction. (countable, uncountable)
  2. A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood. (countable, uncountable) · We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.
  4. The stem of a flowering plant with the blossom or blossoms attached, used for decoration, as a gift, etc. (countable, uncountable) · He always keeps a vase full of flowers in his office.
  5. Of plants, a state of bearing blooms. (uncountable) · The dogwoods are in flower this week.
  6. The vulva, especially the labia majora. (countable, uncountable)
  7. The best examples or representatives of a group. (countable, uncountable)
  8. The best state of things; the prime. (countable, uncountable) · She was in the flower of her life.

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And eats the meadow flowers.
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 7 · C1
And flowers and children close their eyes
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 10 · C1
Child and garden, flower and sun,
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 20 · C1
## III THE FLOWERS
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 21 · C1

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