gallflower

English

Etymology

gall +‎ flower

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɔːl.ˌflɑʊ.ə/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɔl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/
(cot–caught merger) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɑl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/

Noun

gallflower (plural gallflowers)

The short-styled female flower of certain figs.

Alternative forms

gall flower

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