How Do You Spell FLOWER?

Pronunciation: [flˈa͡ʊə] (IPA)

The word "flower" is spelled with six letters and pronounced as /ˈflaʊər/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is /f/ which represents a voiceless labiodental fricative, followed by the sound /l/ which is a voiced alveolar lateral sound. The third sound is the diphthong /aʊ/ which represents the vowel sounds /a/ and /ʊ/ combined. The final two sounds are /ər/ which represents the unstressed schwa sound and the voiced alveolar approximate, respectively. Together, these sounds create the familiar and beautiful word "flower."

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FLOWER Meaning and Definition

  1. A flower is a reproductive structure found in flowering plants (also known as angiosperms) that houses the parts necessary for sexual reproduction. It is typically a brightly colored, delicate structure that serves as a vital feature in attracting pollinators such as insects, birds, or mammals.

    The main components of a flower include the following:

    1. Petals: These are the colorful, leaf-like structures that surround the center of the flower. They often vary in shape, size, and color, and are responsible for catching the attention of pollinators.

    2. Sepals: These are the outermost parts of the flower that enclose the developing bud. Sepals are typically green and serve to protect the opening bud before it blooms.

    3. Stamens: These are the male reproductive organs that produce pollen. Each stamen consists of a slender filament topped by an anther, where pollen grains are produced.

    4. Pistil: This is the female reproductive organ of the flower, consisting of the ovary, style, and stigma. The ovary contains one or more ovules, which house the eggs that will eventually develop into seeds.

    Flowers are crucial for successful pollination and fertilization, allowing plants to reproduce and produce seeds. In addition to their reproductive function, flowers also serve aesthetic purposes as symbols of beauty, often being used in various cultural and social contexts such as decorations, bouquets, rituals, or ceremonies.

  2. The sexual organs of a phanerogamous plant, with the floral envelopes, or perianth; the sexual organs are the stamens (male) and pistils (female); the perianth consists of corolla with its petals (the inner envelope) and calyx with its sepals (the outer envelope); the male or female organs may be absent (unisexual flower) and there may be but one perianth.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • Blossom; the bloom or flourish of a plant; the best or finest part of a thing, as flower of age, an army, &c.
    • To blossom or bloom; to adorn with flowers.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FLOWER

The word "flower" has its roots in Old French "flor" and Latin "flos", from which it derives. These words originally referred to any kind of blossom or flower. The Latin word "flos" ultimately came from the Proto-Indo-European root word "bhlo" or "bhel", which means "to bloom" or "to flourish". This root is also believed to have given rise to words such as "bloom" and "blossom" in English.

Idioms with the word FLOWER

  • the flower of sth The idiom "the flower of something" typically refers to the best or most valuable part or expression of something. It can be used to describe a person, object, or idea that represents the highest quality, beauty, or essence of a specific thing.
  • in flower The idiom "in flower" refers to a state when something, typically a plant or a garden, is blooming with flowers in full bloom or at the peak of its flowering period. It denotes a time when the flowers are vivid, vibrant, and visually appealing.
  • in the flower of sb's youth "In the flower of someone's youth" is an idiom used to describe the period of time when a person is in their prime, typically referring to their physical, mental, or creative abilities during the early or most vibrant stages of adulthood. It signifies a time of vitality, energy, and beauty, often associated with youthfulness and a sense of possibility.
  • the flower of something The idiom "the flower of something" is an expression used to describe the best, most developed, or most highly-effective part or stage of something. It refers to a state of full bloom or peak performance, often used in contexts relating to youth, beauty, talent, or productivity.
  • flower of the flock The idiom "flower of the flock" refers to someone or something that is the finest, most exceptional, or most outstanding among a group. It is used to describe individuals who stand out in terms of their qualities, abilities, achievements, or characteristics compared to others in their collective.
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Similar spelling words for FLOWER

Plural form of FLOWER is FLOWERS

Conjugate verb Flower

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have flowered
you would have flowered
he/she/it would have flowered
we would have flowered
they would have flowered
I would have flower
you would have flower
he/she/it would have flower
we would have flower
they would have flower

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been flowering
you would have been flowering
he/she/it would have been flowering
we would have been flowering
they would have been flowering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would flower
you would flower
he/she/it would flower
we would flower
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be flowering
you would be flowering
he/she/it would be flowering
we would be flowering
they would be flowering

FUTURE

I will flower
you will flower
he/she/it will flower
we will flower
they will flower

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be flowering
you will be flowering
he/she/it will be flowering
we will be flowering
they will be flowering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flowered
you will have flowered
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been flowering
you will have been flowering
he/she/it will have been flowering
we will have been flowering
they will have been flowering

IMPERATIVE

you flower
we let´s flower

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to flower

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was flowering
you were flowering
he/she/it was flowering
we were flowering
they were flowering

PAST PARTICIPLE

flowered

PAST PERFECT

I had flowered
you had flowered
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we had flowered
they had flowered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been flowering
you had been flowering
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we had been flowering
they had been flowering

PRESENT

I flower
you flower
he/she/it flowers
we flower
they flower

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am flowering
you are flowering
he/she/it is flowering
we are flowering
they are flowering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

flowering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flowered
you have flowered
he/she/it has flowered
we have flowered
they have flowered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been flowering
you have been flowering
he/she/it has been flowering
we have been flowering
they have been flowering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it flower

SIMPLE PAST

I flowered
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they flowered

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