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Synonyms for 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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