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Definition of Wallflower

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

2. Noun. 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. Noun. Remains on sidelines at social event.

Definition of Wallflower

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

2. n. In Australia, the desert poison bush (Gastrolobium grandiflorum); -- called also native wallflower.

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

4. n. In Australia, the desert poison bush (Gastrolobium grandiflorum); -- called also native wallflower.

Definition of Wallflower

1. Noun. Several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the ''Erysimum'' genus with bright yellow to red flowers. ¹

2. Noun. (informal) A person who is socially awkward, especially one who does not dance at a party due to shyness. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wallflower

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Medical Definition of Wallflower

1. 1. A perennial, cruciferous plant (Cheiranthus Cheiri), with sweet-scented flowers varying in colour from yellow to orange and deep red. In Europe it very common on old walls. The name is sometimes extended to other species of Cheiranthus and of the related genus Erysimum, especially the American Western wallflower (Erysimum asperum), a biennial herb with orange-yellow flowers. 2. A lady at a ball, who, either from choice, or because not asked to dance, remains a spectator. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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