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flower

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "flower" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

flower

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, flower is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions offlower

1noun
  • A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
  • A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.
  • A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.

    Example: "We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot."

  • (usually with in) Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.

    Example: "The dogwoods are in flower this week."

  • (hypocoristic) The vulva, especially the labia majora.
  • The best examples or representatives of a group.

    Example: "We selected the flower of the applicants."

  • The best state of things; the prime.

    Example: "She was in the flower of her life."

  • Flour.
  • (in the plural) A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation.

    Example: "the flowers of sulphur"

  • A figure of speech; an ornament of style.
  • Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc.
  • (in the plural) Menstrual discharges.
1verb
  • To put forth blooms.

    Example: "This plant flowers in June."

  • To decorate with pictures of flowers.
  • To reach a state of full development or achievement.
  • To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.
  • To come off as flowers by sublimation.

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