Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun wallflower

3 senses of wallflower

Sense 1
wallflower -- (any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers)
       => flower -- (a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms)

Sense 2
wallflower, Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri -- (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)
       => flower -- (a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms)

Sense 3
wallflower -- (remains on sidelines at social event)
       => shy person, shrinking violet -- (someone who shrinks from familiarity with others)