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1. Any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow, orange or brownish flowers
    
2. Perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colours especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum
   - Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiri
    
3. Someone who is shy or without a partner at a social event or dance

Derived forms: wallflowers

Type of: flower, shrinking violet, shy person

Part of: Cheiranthus, Erysimum, genus Cheiranthus, genus Erysimum

Encyclopedia: Wallflower