'Wallflower' definitions:
Definition of 'wallflower'
(from WordNet)
noun
Any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers
noun
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 [syn: wallflower, Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri]
noun
Remains on sidelines at social event
Definition of 'Wallflower'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A lady at a ball, who, either from choice, or because not asked to dance, remains a spectator. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Bot.) In Australia, the desert poison bush ({Gastrolobium grandiflorum}); -- called also native wallflower. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]