Wallflower (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Cheiranthus Cheiri
• Erysimum Cheiri

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The garden was filled with wallflowers, their bright yellow petals swaying gently in the breeze.
• In the 17th century, wallflowers were a popular ingredient in perfumes and fragrances.
• The wallflowers that bloomed in the old stone walls added a splash of color to the drab landscape.
• As a child, she loved picking wallflowers in her grandmother's garden, arranging them in small bouquets.
• In the dry Mediterranean climate, wallflowers were a common sight, thriving in the poor soil and dry conditions.

Hyponyms

• Erysimum Allionii
• Cheiranthus Allionii

Meaning ³

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Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Shrinking Violet