flower
Plural
flowers
1
a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops
- I decided to buy myself a bouquet of flowers to brighten up my home.
- I picked a bouquet of fresh flowers from the field.
- The petals of the flower were delicate and soft to the touch.
- We decorated the table with a vase of freshly flowers.
- We planted seeds and watched as the flowers grew.
3
an effeminate gay man, often delicate or gentle in manner
In LGBTQ slang, flower refers to an effeminate gay man who is often delicate, gentle, or refined in manner. The term draws on the association of flowers with beauty, softness, and fragility, and is sometimes used affectionately within the community. It can describe both appearance and demeanor, and while it may be used playfully, it can also carry connotations of stereotyping effeminacy.
- He's always been the flower of the group, soft-spoken and stylish.
- They teased him for being a flower, but he wore it proudly.
- At the party, the flowers gathered in a circle, laughing and dancing.
- His friends call him their little flower for his sweet demeanor.
- The term "flower" can be affectionate or mocking, depending on tone.