Wallflower

['wɔːlflaʊə] or ['wɔlflaʊɚ]

Definition

(noun.) remains on sidelines at social event.

(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.

(noun.) any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers.

Checker: Thelma--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

(n.) A lady at a ball, who, either from choice, or because not asked to dance, remains a spectator.

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