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wallflower

noun

wall·​flow·​er ˈwȯl-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce wallflower (audio)
1
a
: any of several Old World perennial herbs (genus Cheiranthus) of the mustard family
especially : a hardy erect herb (C. cheiri) widely cultivated for its showy fragrant flowers
b
: any of a related genus (Erysimum) of herbs with showy flowers
2
a
: a person who from shyness or unpopularity remains on the sidelines of a social activity (such as a dance)
b
: a shy or reserved person

Illustration of wallflower

Illustration of wallflower
  • wallflower 1a

Example Sentences

there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively
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Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of wallflower was in 1577

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