hothouse flower en · NOUN
Meanings
- (figuratively) A person who is very fragile and vulnerable as a result of having been sheltered.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hothouse, flower.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hothouse flowers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi ansarikukka (fragile person) · ja お姫様 (fragile person)