noun · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/ˈwɔːlˌflaʊ.ə/
US:/ˈwɔlˌflaʊ.ɚ/
US:/ˈwɑlˌflaʊ.ɚ/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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noun
Meaning 1
Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 2
Gastrolobium grandiflorum, a poisonous bushy shrub, endemic to Australia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A person who does not dance at a party, due to shyness or unpopularity; by extension, anyone who is left on the sidelines while an activity takes place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
Any person who is socially awkward, shy, or reserved.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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verb
Meaning 5
To stand shyly apart from a dance, waiting to be asked to join in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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noun
Meaning 6
remains on sidelines at social event
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: shy person, shrinking violet
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noun
Meaning 7
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: flower
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noun
Meaning 8
any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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