Flowers

1. The reproductive structure of some seed-bearing plants, characteristically having either specialized male or female organs or both male and female organs, such as stamens and a pistil, enclosed in an outer envelope of petals and sepals.

2. A plant that is cultivated or appreciated for its blossoms.

3. The condition or a time of having developed flowers: The azaleas were in full flower.

4. Something, such as an ornament or a figure of speech, that resembles a flower in shape, fineness, or attractiveness.

5. The period of highest development; the peak. See Synonyms at bloom.

6. The highest example or best representative: the flower of our generation.

7. A natural development or outgrowth: “His attitude was simply a flower of his general good nature” (Henry James).

8. flowers Chemistry. A fine powder produced by condensation or sublimation of a compound.