WALLFLOWER


Meaning of WALLFLOWER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ wɔ:lflaʊə(r) ]

( wallflowers)

1.

A wallflower is a plant that is grown in gardens and has sweet-smelling yellow, red, orange, or purple flowers.

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2.

If you say that someone is a wallflower , you mean that they are shy and do not get involved in dancing or talking to people at social events.

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