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['wɔ:lflauә(r)]
n.
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    wallflower
    [ noun ]
    1. any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers

    2. <noun.plant>
    3. 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

    4. <noun.plant>
    5. remains on sidelines at social event

    6. <noun.person>


    Wallflower \Wall"flow`er\, n.
    1. (Bot.) 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.

    Note: The name is sometimes extended to other species of
    {Cheiranthus} and of the related genus {Erysimum},
    especially the American {Western wallflower} ({Erysimum
    asperum}), a biennial herb with orange-yellow flowers.

    2. A lady at a ball, who, either from choice, or because not
    asked to dance, remains a spectator. [Colloq.]

    3. (Bot.) In Australia, the desert poison bush ({Gastrolobium
    grandiflorum}); -- called also {native wallflower}.
    [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

    1. The mark was the market's wallflower as participants abandoned long-mark positions across the board.
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