Wallflower : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: Wallflower	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for Wallflower
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
wallflower n any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers 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 Synonym(s): wallflower, Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri remains on sidelines at social event
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Wallflower \Wall"flow`er\, n. (Bot.) In Australia, the desert poison bush ({Gastrolobium grandiflorum}); -- called also {native wallflower}.