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wallflower

wallf·lo·wer

UK/ˈwɔːlˌflaʊ.ə/ US/ˈwɔlˌflaʊ.ɚ/ rare informal

noun

1.

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

2.
3.

remains on sidelines at social event

Origin

From wall + flower.

Phrases

  • wallflower cabbage
  • wallflower poison

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