Definition of Wallflower

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

Generic synonyms: Flower
Group relationships: Erysimum, Genus Erysimum
Specialized synonyms: Cheiranthus Allionii, Erysimum Allionii, Siberian Wall Flower

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.
Exact synonyms: Cheiranthus Cheiri, Erysimum Cheiri
Generic synonyms: Flower
Group relationships: Cheiranthus, Genus Cheiranthus

3. Noun. Remains on sidelines at social event.
Generic synonyms: Shrinking Violet, Shy Person

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

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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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wallflower

Wallenstein
waller
Waller
wallerian
wallerian degeneration
wallerian law
wallers
wallet
wallets
walleye
walleyed
walleyed pike
walleyes
wallfish
wallflower (current term)
wallflower (current term)
wallflowers
wallhick
wallie
wallier
wallies
walliest
walling
walling
wallings
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Wallis Warfield Windsor
Walloon
walloons
wallop

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