Noun
- 1. wallflower, flower
- usage: any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers
- 2. wallflower, Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri, flower
- usage: 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
- 3. wallflower, shy person, shrinking violet
- usage: remains on sidelines at social event
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