wallflower

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wallflower (enc)

Noun	1.	wallflower - any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms Erysimum, genus Erysimum - large genus of annual or perennial herbs some grown for their flowers and some for their attractive evergreen leaves; Old World and North America Cheiranthus allionii, Erysimum allionii, Siberian wall flower - showy erect biennial or short-lived perennial cultivated for its terminal racemes of orange-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus
	2.	wallflower - 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 Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms Cheiranthus, genus Cheiranthus - Old World perennial plants grown for their showy flowers
	3.	wallflower - remains on sidelines at social event shrinking violet, shy person - someone who shrinks from familiarity with others

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