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Physiological process in the plant
Flower induction is the developmental switch by which the shoot apical meristem of a plant stops producing vegetative structures and begins to produce
Flower_induction
Botanical term for a cluster of flowers
G (27 November 2015). "Influence of Temperature and Photoperiod on Flower Induction and Inflorescence Development in Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis L. Osbeck)"
Inflorescence
Term in pomology
resistance, causing them to break. Another major consequence is that flower induction will be lower, and the subsequent year will be "off" year (too little
Biennial_bearing
Chemical compound
D.; Hegele, M.; Bangerth, F. (May 2005). "Year around off season flower induction in longan (Dimocarpus longan, Lour.) trees by KClO3 applications: potentials
Potassium_chlorate
Horticultural technique of joining plant tissues to grow together
induced to flower can be grafted onto uninduced plants and transmit a floral stimulus that induces them to flower. The flowering induction is one of the
Grafting
Study of developmental anomalies
Glover B (2014). "Historical interpretations of flower induction and flower development". Understanding Flowers and Flowering, Second Edition. pp. 16–26. doi:10
Teratology
Genus of plants from southeastern Australia
even if that cue is removed the stem will continue to develop a flower. Flower induction and initiation can simply occur when a plant has reached a mature
Waratah
Slogan of passive resistance and nonviolence
with daffodils. Dandelion chains are being wrapped around induction centers.... The cry of 'Flower Power' echoes through the land. We shall not wilt." On
Flower_power
Human-developed varieties of blueberries
The flowers are initiated in Central Europe in the previous year after fruit ripening in a period between July and September (flower induction). In autumn
Cultivated_blueberries
Species of flowering plant
include the induction of phenotypic variation (e.g. in flower coloration, size and shape, foliage characteristics or plant height), higher flower yield, resistance
Centaurea_cyanus
Alkene gas naturally regulating the plant growth
(December 2008). "Ethylene and ABA interactions in the regulation of flower induction in Pharbitis nil". Journal of Plant Physiology. 165 (18): 1917–1928
Ethylene_(plant_hormone)
Genus of plants
flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large and often prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture
Lilium
American musician
for Soundgarden's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Screaming Life (EP) – 1987 Fopp (EP) – 1988 Ultramega OK – 1988 Flower (single) – 1989
Hiro_Yamamoto
Plants interaction to environment
"Hydroelectrochemical integration of the higher plant—basis for electrogenic flower induction". In Baluska F, Mancuso S, Volkmann D (eds.). Communication in plants:
Plant_perception_(physiology)
the area of rock and roll. Originally, there were four categories of induction: performers, non-performers, early influences, and lifetime achievement
List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
List_of_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_inductees
Constituent University of the National University System in Laguna, Philippines
900 short tons) in 2007. In 1974, UPLB researchers discovered mango flower induction by potassium nitrate, making it possible for the fruit to be available
University of the Philippines Los Baños
University_of_the_Philippines_Los_Baños
Research institute at Michigan State University
nitrogen-fixing actinomycete Frankia, studying the molecular basis of flower induction, studying membrane-tethered transcription factors, and others. In 2006
MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory
MSU-DOE_Plant_Research_Laboratory
Molecular gases which transmit information
(December 2008). "Ethylene and ABA interactions in the regulation of flower induction in Pharbitis nil". J. Plant Physiol. 165 (18): 1917–28. Bibcode:2008JPPhy
Gaseous_signaling_molecules
Dream where one is aware that one is dreaming
research at other times. A 2022 meta-analysis of studies on lucid dream induction techniques identified 14 techniques and classified them as cognitive techniques
Lucid_dream
Topics referred to by the same term
the third note of the scale in solfege Mi (Flower Flower album), the 2014 debut album by Flower Flower Mi (Super Junior-M album), a 2008 album, also
MI
Intravenous medication used in anesthesia
Propofol is the active component of an intravenous anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Propofol was approved[clarification
Propofol
Machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
Polyphase induction motors are widely used in industry. Induction motors may be divided into Squirrel Cage Induction Motors (SCIM) and Wound Rotor Induction Motors
Electric_motor
have had "a minimum of 10 years in the industry" to be considered for induction. There are several branches of the AVN Hall of Fame: Performers and directors
List of members of the AVN Hall of Fame
List_of_members_of_the_AVN_Hall_of_Fame
they enter Blue Cat's Hizami receives a call saying Zaizen Sousuke's induction parade has been moved up. If they do not leave now there will be no way
List of Danball Senki episodes
List_of_Danball_Senki_episodes
Genus of flowering plants
Narcissus has conspicuous flowers with six petal-like tepals surmounted by a cup- or trumpet-shaped corona. The flowers are generally white and yellow
Narcissus_(plant)
Philosophical paradox introduced by Nelson Goodman
The new riddle of induction was presented by Nelson Goodman in Fact, Fiction, and Forecast as a successor to Hume's original problem. It presents the
New_riddle_of_induction
United States Prior to July 1, 1941, and Directing Their Selection and Induction November 8, 1940 4449 2770 8591 Withdrawal of Public Land in Aid of Flood
List of executive actions by Franklin D. Roosevelt
List_of_executive_actions_by_Franklin_D._Roosevelt
Branching shapes
large electrophorus to generate high-voltage static electricity through induction. After discharging a high-voltage point to the surface of an insulator
Lichtenberg_figure
American singer (1929–2003)
Carlene Carter and John Carter Cash represented their mother at the induction ceremony. Note: this list only lists albums on which June Carter Cash
June_Carter_Cash
Civic hall of fame in Rose Theatre Brampton
system located at the Rose Theatre Brampton, in Ontario, Canada. The first inductions took place in 2014, and include past and present residents of Brampton
Brampton_Arts_Walk_of_Fame
Genus of plants
western North America, produces white flowers that turn pink with age. One of the most distinctive features of the flower is the stigma, which has four branches
Oenothera
extreme most; new lifts would be powered by tubular linear motors or AC induction motors; 600 lifts with these new motors were operating in Japan; Yebisu
List_of_Equinox_episodes
critics and moviegoers (destroying his career), PoP! reunites for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after which their lead singer Colin
List of films with post-credits scenes
List_of_films_with_post-credits_scenes
Condition of abnormal growth in vascular plants
in some instances. The phenomenon may occur in the stem, root, fruit, or flower head. Some plants are grown and prized aesthetically for their development
Fasciation
American musician (born 1947)
Prior to the Eagles, he was a member of four country rock bands: Hearts & Flowers, Dillard & Clark, Linda Ronstadt & the Corvettes and the Flying Burrito
Bernie_Leadon
Class of psychoactive drugs that produce empathic experiences
However, entactogens also frequently have additional actions, such as induction of dopamine and norepinephrine and serotonin 5-HT2 receptor agonism, which
Entactogen
Spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism
for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. In the Eastern religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Shinto it
Mandala
Changes due to age or pollination
Floral color change occurs in flowers in a wide range of angiosperm taxa that undergo a color change associated with their age, or after successful pollination
Floral_color_change
Model for genetics of flower development
characterised by the induction and development of the meristem of the inflorescence, which will produce a collection of flowers or one flower. This morphogenetic
ABC model of flower development
ABC_model_of_flower_development
American basketball player (born 1988)
every annual ranking of the highest-paid athletes by Sportico since its induction in 2021, and was rated the second highest-paid athlete of 2024 with estimated
Stephen_Curry
American singer-songwriter and actress (born 2003)
Friends" by the White Stripes at the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. On April 2, 2026, Rodrigo announced her third studio album,
Olivia_Rodrigo
American musician (1943–2025)
awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Stone was selected for induction into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in September 2025. Stone
Sly_Stone
Theory in communications
has evolved tremendously over the years, expanding beyond its original induction when it focused on FtF communication and proxemics. The advancement of
Expectancy_violations_theory
English musician and songwriter (born 1942)
5 million RIAA certified units in the US. McCartney's honours include two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Beatles in 1988
Paul_McCartney
Species of flowering plant
male and female flowers appear on the same plant. The male flowers are in long spikes which hang downwards while the female flowers are in short spikes
Acalypha_wilkesiana
Island country in Southeast Asia
allowed to fill military vocations formerly reserved for men. Before induction into a specific branch of the armed forces, recruits undergo at least
Singapore
Balance". The Australian Quarterly. 38 (4): 13. "Selective Service System: Induction Statistics" "Selective Service System: History and Records". Archived
1965_in_the_Vietnam_War
American singer (1958–2009)
April 11, 2019. Keiser, Tom (August 15, 2010). "Photos: Michael Jackson induction ceremony". The News-Times. Retrieved May 31, 2015. Yarborough, Chuck (August
Michael_Jackson
Process by which structures originate and mature as a plant grows
Important structures in plant development are buds, shoots, roots, leaves, and flowers; plants produce these tissues and structures throughout their life from
Plant_development
American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
Bad Brains, Joan Baez, Depeche Mode, and Tupac Shakur nominated for induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". NPR. Archived from the original on October
Tupac_Shakur
American musician, songwriter and actor (1958–2016)
Moody (March 16, 2004). "Prince reigns at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on December 10
Prince_(musician)
Species of bacterium
small fruits (caneberries, strawberries) and ornamental plants (butterfly flowers, Primula, kalanchoes, Impatiens, geraniums, carnations)[citation needed]
Rhodococcus_fascians
Fictional character from the 2010 animated film Tangled
Retrieved June 26, 2013. Bryson, Carey (September 30, 2011). "Rapunzel Induction Ceremony This Weekend". About.com. Archived from the original on May 13
Rapunzel_(Tangled)
American engineering academic
p. 207. "Dr. Woodie Flowers". FIRST. July 27, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2018. Dr. Woodie Flowers - STEM Hall of Fame Induction 2017. YouTube. VEX Robotics
Woodie_Flowers
Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist (1943–2023)
(1983), The Color of Money (1986), The Irishman (2019), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), the last of which was dedicated to his memory and garnered
Robbie_Robertson
British singer and songwriter (born 1959)
worldwide. Since that tour ended in 2011, the band has released three songs: "Flower of the Universe" for the soundtrack of Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, "The
Sade_(singer)
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
action kept the future governor in school says he was not told of 1969 induction letter. Draft board insists none was sent". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved
Bill_Clinton
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
material, they kept up a regular stream of successful releases. Between his induction and discharge, Presley had ten top-40 hits, including "Wear My Ring Around
Elvis_Presley
Species of flowering plant in the family Araceae
It produces several minute roots and a pouch containing male and female flowers. The top part dies in the fall and the plant often overwinters as a turion
Spirodela_polyrhiza
Tomb in Moscow, Russia
Tampere Lenin Museum Chairman Mao Memorial Hall Pyramid of Tirana House of Flowers Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Che Guevara Mausoleum Santa Ifigenia Cemetery Sükhbaatar's
Lenin's_Mausoleum
Filipino inventor and horticulturist (1939–2021)
inventor and horticulturist best known for inventing a way to induce more flowers in mango trees using ethrel and potassium nitrate. Barba was proclaimed
Ramon_Barba
Anime film by Mamoru Hosoda
lady doth protest too much, methinks" "Thy name is" Terminology Dumbshow Induction Quiddity Substitution Sources Criticism Amleth The Spanish Tragedy Ur-Hamlet
Scarlet_(2025_film)
American rock band
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the band reunited to perform at the induction ceremony. This became the band's final performance before Ocasek's death
The_Cars
English rock band
nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (though they had been eligible since 1993), but were nominated for induction in 2012 and 2013
Deep_Purple
Class of chemical compounds
neonatal cardiac cells against hypoxia via CB2 receptor activation by induction of NO production, to exert a direct relaxant effect on human pregnant
N-Acylethanolamine
Topic in comparative religion
yogic aims, producing a hybrid field where retrograde ejaculation, trance induction, and "energy" talk were treated as commensurable. By the 1930s, this sex-magical
Western esotericism and Eastern religions
Western_esotericism_and_Eastern_religions
Culinary herb
oppositely along the square stems. Leaves may be green or purple. Its flowers are small and white, and grow from a central inflorescence, or spike, that
Basil
Type of hairstyle
created in aristocratic wigs, which were adorned with feathers, ribbons, flowers, and jewelry, and accompanied by various headpieces, hats, and fascinators
Bouffant
American general (1880–1964)
government with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, the highest Japanese order which may be conferred on an individual who
Douglas_MacArthur
Species of flowering plant
include scoparinol and epinephrine. Flower of Scoparia dulcis Scoparia dulcis, near F.Cl. de Patako, Senegal Flower of Scoparia dulcis Scoparia dulcis
Scoparia_dulcis
Chaste, but she simply insults them for being scared of her and Matt's induction. Jeanette Rhodes was created by Christopher Priest and Joe Bennett, first
List of Marvel Comics characters: S
List_of_Marvel_Comics_characters:_S
English music entrepreneur (1934–1967)
in part in protest at what he perceived as the indignity of a joint induction. Martin Lewis, previously Taylor's assistant, created the official Brian
Brian_Epstein
American musician (born 1944)
Kath – were to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the induction ceremony was set for April 8, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Peter_Cetera
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
2018. Retrieved 26 August 2017. "David Bowie: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021
David_Bowie
American singer and actor (1915–1998)
was hidden to avoid "undue unpleasantness for both the selectee and the induction service". Rumors reported by columnist Walter Winchell stated that Sinatra
Frank_Sinatra
Mass incarceration in the U.S. during WWII
the West Coast, created a labor shortage which was exacerbated by the induction of many white American laborers into the Armed Forces. This vacuum precipitated
Internment of Japanese Americans
Internment_of_Japanese_Americans
Species of edible plant
citation(s) needed] In Japan, Wasabi begins to flower in January, as cold temperatures cause vernalization (induction of flowering). Flowering peaks in April
Wasabi
Type of Chinese dish
Cilantro Minced garlic Scallion Sesame oil Shacha sauce Chili oil Chive flower paste (韭菜花醬) Fermented bean curd (腐乳) White pepper XO sauce Douchi Minced
Hot_pot
American rock band
23, 2014. Greene, Andy (2015, December 17). "Steve Miller on Rock Hall Induction: ‘It’s Taken a Long, Long, Long Time’", Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-11-17
Steve_Miller_Band
Speech in Shakespeare's play ''Hamlet''
lady doth protest too much, methinks" "Thy name is" Terminology Dumbshow Induction Quiddity Substitution Sources Criticism Amleth The Spanish Tragedy Ur-Hamlet
To_be,_or_not_to_be
American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974)
It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing Compositions "African Flower" "All Too Soon" "Azure" "Black and Tan Fantasy" "Black, Brown and Beige"
Duke_Ellington
List of sound recordings preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress
of 2022 saw a shift with the current calendar year being cited as the "induction year", as opposed to the previous year. Consequently, 2021 was skipped
National_Recording_Registry
American reality television series episodes
Fame ring, which was presented to his family following his posthumous induction into the Hall of Fame in 2014; and an 1891 silver certificate with Martha
List_of_Pawn_Stars_episodes
Filipino actress and singer (born 1971)
critical success for her performances in Les Misérables (1993, 2007) and Flower Drum Song (2002–2003). On film, she was praised for her performances in
Lea_Salonga
Responses of organisms to the relative lengths of light and dark periods
short-long-day plants (SLDP). LSDPs flower after a series of long days followed by short days whereas SLDPs flower after a series of short days followed
Photoperiodism
Underground stem in which various plants asexually reproduce via budding
Usha P; et al. (2011). "Role of ethylene and jasmonic acid on rhizome induction and growth in rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum L.)". Plant Cell, Tissue and
Rhizome
Dominican-American baseball player (born 1975)
father was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the 2022 induction ceremony on July 24, 2022. Another son, D'Angelo Ortiz, played baseball
David_Ortiz
American reality court show (1996–2021)
Gracie Allen Tribute Award from the Alliance for Women in Media in 2006, induction into Broadcasting & Cable's Hall of Fame in October 2012, election as
Judge_Judy
Hallucinogenic class of psychoactive drug
associated with increased prevalence of any mental illness. In any case, induction of psychosis has been associated with psychedelics in small percentages
Psychedelic_drug
American science-fiction author (1920–1986)
Publishing Corp. p. Back Cover. ISBN 0425-04376-2. Speaking at the 2006 induction of Herbert in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Kevin J. Anderson stated
Frank_Herbert
American professional wrestler and football player (born 1966)
Hall of Fame; the event occurred on April 6. Despite his Hall of Fame induction, Goldberg continued to wrestle for WWE. His next match was against The
Bill_Goldberg
American singer and actress (1963–2012)
World Music Awards, nine Grammy Awards (including two Grammy Hall of Fame inductions and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award), 16 Billboard Music Awards
Whitney_Houston
Hall of fame for Long Island sports celebrities
Roy Campanella and bowler Andy Varipapa. The first induction was on November 30, 1984. Early induction ceremonies were formal events, with a 1987 report
Long Island Sports Hall of Fame
Long_Island_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
2001 studio album by Drive-By Truckers
Southern Rock Opera Lost Highway Records' official website Patterson Hood's MSN Music article on Lynyrd Skynyrd's 2006 Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame induction
Southern_Rock_Opera
Muscle relaxant medication
treat refractory sleep disturbances. Tizanidine treatment improved sleep induction and/or maintenance in 61.9 % of the children. Tanaka H, Fukuda I, Miyamoto
Tizanidine
American singer-songwriter (born 1945)
singer/songwriter such as Taylor." When Swift broke McLean's record, she sent him flowers and a handwritten note that read "I will never forget that I'm standing
Don_McLean
American big band musician (1904–1944)
Selective Service System defines the 3-A deferment as being for those "whose induction would result in hardship to persons who depend upon them for support."
Glenn_Miller
Winners of the four main US performing art awards
Alternatively, publications such as Vulture have listed the REGOT as including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The only person to have such a REGOT
EGOT
British actress (1909–1994)
at 6200 Hollywood Boulevard for Motion Picture Contributions. 1979 – Induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame 1979 – Sarah Siddons Award Chicago
Jessica_Tandy
military draft induction center transposed numbers in his birth date, which was revealed as September 24, 1901, and mailed him an induction notice. In season
List of The Waltons characters
List_of_The_Waltons_characters
FLOWER INDUCTION
FLOWER INDUCTION
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Lower.
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : patronymic from Blower 1.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a nailer, from an agent derivative of Old French clou ‘nail’. Compare Cloutier.Americanized spelling of German Klauer (or the variant Clauer) or of Glauer, a nickname from Middle High German glau, glou ‘intelligent’, ‘circumspect’.
Female
English
English variant spelling of Roman Latin Flora, FLORE means "flower."
Female
English
Old English flower name, CLOVER means simply "clover."
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, Jamaican, Portuguese
Clover; Flower Name; Fortunate; Mind; Heart; Spirit
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English flo(u)r ‘flower’, ‘blossom’ (Old French flur, from Latin flos, genitive floris). This was a conventional term of endearment in medieval romantic poetry, and as early as the 13th century it is also regularly found as a female personal name.English : metonymic occupational name for a miller or flour merchant, or perhaps a nickname for a pasty-faced person, from Middle English flo(u)r ‘flour’. This is in origin the same word as in 1, with the transferred sense ‘flower, pick of the meal’. Although the two words are now felt to be accidental homophones, they were not distinguished in spelling before the 18th century.English : occupational name for an arrowsmith, from an agent derivative of Middle English flŠ‘arrow’ (Old English flÄ).Welsh : Anglicized form of the Welsh personal name Llywarch, of unexplained origin.Translation of French Lafleur.
Girl/Female
Latin Spanish
Flower.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Flower 1.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : occupational name denoting a servant who carried the ewer to guests at table so that they could wash their hands, Anglo-Norman French and Middle English ewerer (related to ewere ‘jug’), with the French definite article l’.Cornish : variant of Flower 4.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Clower, meaning ‘son of the nailer’.
Male
Norwegian
Norwegian variant form of Scandinavian Frode, FRODER means "wise."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : see Flow.
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, "flower," from Proto-Indo-European *bhlo-, FLOWER means "to blossom, flourish."
Girl/Female
French English
Flower.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English blÅwere ‘one who blows’. The name was applied chiefly to someone who operated a bellows, either as a blacksmith’s assistant or to provide wind for a church organ. In other cases it was applied to someone who blew a horn, i.e. a huntsman or a player of the musical instrument.Welsh : Anglicized form of Welsh ab Llywarch ‘son of Llywarch’. Compare Flower.
Girl/Female
Christian, French, German, Italian, Latin
Blooming; Flower; Form of Florence; Goddess of Flowers / Spring
Girl/Female
Australian, Christian, French, Latin, Portuguese
Blooming; Flower; Form of Florence
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Luker.Belgian (van Loker) : habitational name from Loker in West Flanders.
Girl/Female
Anglo Saxon English
Clover.
FLOWER INDUCTION
FLOWER INDUCTION
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Hansome beautiful, distinguished illustrious, noble, Magnanimous. Name of a companion of the Prophet, bin al-Muzan
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Tree
Girl/Female
Muslim
Hidden, Covered, Screened
Boy/Male
German, Swedish
Strong; Resolute; Noble Strength
Boy/Male
Biblical
The fourth, a square, that lies or stoops down.
Boy/Male
Muslim
The hill where Jesus live
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Wisdom
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Happy and Wealthy Man
Girl/Female
Muslim
Believer
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Shining; Brilliant
FLOWER INDUCTION
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imp. & p. p.
of Flower
a.
To reduce the height of; as, to lower a fence or wall; to lower a chimney or turret.
v. t.
To embellish with flowers; to adorn with imitated flowers; as, flowered silk.
a.
To bring down; to humble; as, to lower one's pride.
n.
The goat's beard, whose flowers close at midday.
n.
A little flower; one of the numerous little flowers which compose the head or anthodium in such flowers as the daisy, thistle, and dandelion.
imp. & p. p.
of Flow
n.
A small flower; a floret.
v. i.
To blossom; to bloom; to expand the petals, as a plant; to produce flowers; as, this plant flowers in June.
a.
Full of flowers; abounding with blossoms.
a.
To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of; as, to lower the temperature of anything; to lower one's vitality; to lower distilled liquors.
n.
That part of a plant destined to produce seed, and hence including one or both of the sexual organs; an organ or combination of the organs of reproduction, whether inclosed by a circle of foliar parts or not. A complete flower consists of two essential parts, the stamens and the pistil, and two floral envelopes, the corolla and callyx. In mosses the flowers consist of a few special leaves surrounding or subtending organs called archegonia. See Blossom, and Corolla.
v. t.
To cover or deck with flowers.
n.
The fairest, freshest, and choicest part of anything; as, the flower of an army, or of a family; the state or time of freshness and bloom; as, the flower of life, that is, youth.
a.
To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down; as, to lower a bucket into a well; to lower a sail or a boat; sometimes, to pull down; as, to lower a flag.
n.
Grain pulverized; meal; flour.
n.
A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation; as, the flowers of sulphur.
a.
Highly embellished with figurative language; florid; as, a flowery style.
n.
A plant which flowers or blossoms.
v. i.
To come off as flowers by sublimation.