muurbloem

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • wallflower (Cheiranthus cheiri)
  • (figuratively) A woman or a girl that isn't asked for a dance (and therefore only stands against the wall) (usually in the diminutive).

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish muur (wall, muur) + Dutch, Flemish bloem (flower).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

bloem

Gloss

flower

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

花

Emoji
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