noun
flower
flower tree
his genius flowered early: his talent blossomed early.
(plural) flowery words
flowers of speech
transitive verb
bloom
decorate with flowers, decorate with flowers
his genius flowered early: his talent blossomed early.
Definition of the word flower
Pronunciation of vocabulary flower
flowernoun
hoa, bông, đóa, cây hoa
/ˈflaʊə/
Origin of the word flower
The word "flower" has its roots in Old English. The earliest recorded usage of the word can be traced back to the 5th century. The Old English word "flōr" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*blōziz" which meant "blossom, flower". This Proto-Germanic word is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bʰlo-", which meant "to blow" or "to flourish". The word "flower" has evolved over time, with Middle English using the form "flower" in the 11th century. The Modern English word "flower" has retained its core meaning, referring to the reproductive structure of a plant, typically characterized by colorful petals and a central center. Throughout its development, the word "flower" has maintained its connection to growth, beauty, and vibrancy, reflecting the importance of flowers in human culture and symbolism.
Vocabulary summary flower
Example of vocabulary flowernamespace
the coloured part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops. Flowers usually grow at the end of a stem and last only a short time.
phần màu của cây từ đó hạt hoặc quả phát triển Hoa thường mọc ở đầu cành và chỉ tồn tại trong thời gian ngắn.
- The plant has a beautiful bright red flower.
Cây có hoa màu đỏ tươi rất đẹp.
- The roses are in flower early this year.
Hoa hồng năm nay nở sớm.
- The crocuses are late coming into flower.
Cây nghệ tây ra hoa muộn.
- a flower bud/petal
một nụ/cánh hoa
Extra examples:
- It has deep pink scented flowers.
Cây có hoa màu hồng đậm, thơm.
- It was the first year that the cactus had produced flowers.
Đó là năm đầu tiên cây xương rồng ra hoa.
- The bush was absolutely covered in flowers.
Bụi cây hoàn toàn được bao phủ bởi hoa.
- The flowers are pollinated by insects.
Hoa được thụ phấn nhờ côn trùng.
- The flowers were still tightly closed.
Những bông hoa vẫn khép chặt.
a plant grown or valued for the beauty of its flowers
một loại cây được trồng hoặc có giá trị vì vẻ đẹp của hoa
- a garden full of flowers
một khu vườn đầy hoa
- The forest floor was a carpet of wild flowers.
Nền rừng trải thảm hoa dại.
- Flowers were blooming everywhere.
Hoa nở khắp nơi.
- a flower garden/show
một vườn hoa/buổi biểu diễn
Extra examples:
- The alleys were adorned with banks of flowers.
Những con hẻm được tô điểm bởi những bờ hoa.
- The spring flowers were just coming out.
Những bông hoa mùa xuân vừa mới nở.
a flower with its stem that has been picked as a decoration
một bông hoa có cuống được hái để trang trí
- I picked some flowers.
Tôi hái vài bông hoa.
- cut/fresh/dried flowers
hoa cắt/tươi/khô
- a bouquet/bunch of flowers
một bó/bó hoa
- a flower arrangement
cắm hoa
Extra examples:
- He took her flowers and chocolates.
Anh lấy hoa và sôcôla cho cô.
- I ordered flowers online for her birthday.
Tôi đã đặt hoa trực tuyến cho ngày sinh nhật của cô ấy.
- I sent him flowers to apologize.
Tôi gửi hoa cho anh ấy để xin lỗi.
- I'm learning flower arranging.
Tôi đang học cắm hoa.
- They sell a few pot plants, but they mainly sell cut flowers.
Họ bán một ít cây cảnh nhưng chủ yếu bán hoa cắt cành.
Words, synonyms, related vocabulary flower
Idioms of vocabulary flower
the flower of somethingThey were cut down in the flower of their youth.
(literary)the finest or best part of something
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