Synonyms of wallflower

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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