WALLFLOWER


Meaning of WALLFLOWER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwȯl-ˌflau̇(-ə)r ]

noun

Date: 1578

1.

a. : any of several Old World perennial herbs (genus Cheiranthus ) of the mustard family ; especially : a hardy erect herb ( C. cheiri ) widely cultivated for its showy fragrant flowers

b. : any of a related genus ( Erysimum ) of herbs with showy flowers

2.

a. : a person who from shyness or unpopularity remains on the sidelines of a social activity (as a dance)

b. : a shy or reserved person

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