gallflower en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡɔlˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˈɡɔːlˌflɑʊ.ə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɡɑlˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ (cot-caught-merger)
Etymology
From gall + flower.
Meanings
- The short-styled female flower of certain figs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gallflowers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gall flower | alternative | lexicographic |