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1. (n.) wallflower
a person who, because of shyness, lack of a partner, etc., remains at the side at a party or dance.
2. wallflower
any person, organization, etc., that remains on the sidelines of any activity.
3. wallflower
a European plant, Cheiranthus cheiri, of the mustard family, that has sweet-scented yellow or orange flowers when growing wild on walls or cliffs but is less scented and vivid when cultivated.
4. wallflower
any of several related plants of the genus
Erysimum.
Etymology: (1570–80)
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1. (noun) wallflower
any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers
2. (noun) wallflower, Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri
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) wallflower
remains on sidelines at social event
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1. (noun) Wallflower
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. (noun) Wallflower
a lady at a ball, who, either from choice, or because not asked to dance, remains a spectator
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