Definition & Meaning of "flower"in English

Flower

NOUN

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

Examples

I decided to buy myself a bouquet of flowers to brighten up my home.

I picked a bouquet of fresh flowers from the field.

1.1

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

an effeminate gay man, often delicate or gentle in manner

Slang

What is the origin and meaning of the word "flower"?

In LGBTQ slang, flower refers to an effeminate gay man who is often delicate, gentle, or refined in manner. The term draws on the association of flowers with beauty, softness, and fragility, and is sometimes used affectionately within the community. It can describe both appearance and demeanor, and while it may be used playfully, it can also carry connotations of stereotyping effeminacy.

Examples

He 's always been the flower of the group, soft-spoken and stylish.

They teased him for being a flower, but he wore it proudly.

to flower

VERB

(of a plant) to produce or display blossoms or blooms

Intransitive