verb

1. To put forth blooms.

   “This plant flowers in June.”

2. To decorate with pictures of flowers.

3. To reach a state of full development or achievement.

Synonyms: flourish, bloom, blossom

noun

1. The action of the verb to flower.

2. The period of time during which a plant is in flower.

3. The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.

Synonyms: floruit

adjective

1. (used only before the noun) Of a plant, that produces flowers.

   “Azaleas are flowering plants.”

2. Aflower, in bloom