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wallflower

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

    noun.plant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. 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

    noun.plant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. remains on sidelines at social event

    noun.person

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. A perennial, cruciferous plant (<i>Cheiranthus Cheiri</i>), with sweet-scented flowers varying in color from yellow to orange and deep red. In Europe it very common on old walls.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  5. In Australia, the desert poison bush (<i>Gastrolobium grandiflorum</i>); -- called also <i>native wallflower</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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