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)

1. The short-styled female flower of certain figs.

Alternative forms

• gall flower