wallflower

Definition of Wallflower in English :

Noun

1. wallflower

any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers

2. cheiranthus cheiri, erysimum cheiri, wallflower

perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum

3. wallflower

remains on sidelines at social event

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Wallflower

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noun

1. Also called: gillyflower

a plant, Cheiranthus cheiri, of S Europe, grown for its clusters of yellow, orange, brown, red, or purple fragrant flowers and naturalized on old walls, cliffs, etc: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

2.

any of numerous other crucifers of the genera Cheiranthus and Erysimum, having orange or yellow flowers

3. informal

a person who stays on the fringes of a dance or party on account of lacking a partner or being shy

Wallflower

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noun

1.

any of a number of perennial or annual garden plants (genera Cheiranthus and Erysimum) of the crucifer family, having racemes of cross-shaped flowers, usually yellow or orange; esp., a common perennial (C. cheiri) having racemes of fragrant, colorful flowers

2. Informal

a person, esp. a girl, who merely looks on at a dance, etc., sometimes from shyness but usually from not having been chosen as a partner

Wallflower

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n.

1. Any of various plants of the genus Erysimum of the mustard family, having fragrant yellow, orange, or brownish flowers, especially the widely cultivated species E. cheiri.

2. One who does not participate in the activity at a social event because of shyness or unpopularity.

3. A security, company, or industry that is out of favor with investors.

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