The reproductive structure of some seed-bearing plants, characteristically having either specialized male or female organs or both male and female organs, such as stamens and a pistil, enclosed in an outer envelope of petals and sepals. Such a structure having showy or colorful parts; a blossom. A plant that is cultivated or appreciated for its blossoms. The condition or a time of having developed flowers: The azaleas were in full flower. Something, such as an ornament or a figure of speech, that resembles a flower in shape, fineness, or attractiveness. The period of highest development; the peak. See Synonyms at bloom1. The highest example or best representative: the flower of our generation. A natural development or outgrowth: "His attitude was simply a flower of his general good nature\u201d ( Henry James). Chemistry A fine powder produced by condensation or sublimation of a compound. To produce a flower or flowers; blossom. To develop naturally or fully; mature: His artistic talents flowered early. To decorate with flowers or with a floral pattern.