wallflower

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يشير إلى نبات من جنس المنثور (Erysimum) ذي أزهار صفراء أو برتقالية أو بنية عطرية؛ أو إلى نبات معمر جنوب أوروبي ينمو على الجدران والصخور القديمة؛ أو إلى شخص يبقى منعزلاً عن الآخرين في المناسبات الاجتماعية.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a plant of the genus Erysimum with fragrant yellow, orange, or brownish flowers; a perennial southern European plant with clusters of fragrant flowers often found on old walls or cliffs; or a person who remains on the sidelines at a social event.

1. Shy person at social eventsB2informal

   A person who is shy or feels awkward in social situations and tends to stay on the sidelines, not participating actively.

   شخص خجول

   • She was a wallflower at the party, standing alone by the window.
   • He used to be a wallflower, but now he's more outgoing.
   • Don't be a wallflower—come join the dance!

   المرادفاتintrovertlonershrinking violetshy person

   الأضدادextrovertparticipantsocializer

2. Flowering plantC1formalscientific

   A plant of the genus Erysimum, known for its fragrant yellow, orange, or brownish flowers, often found growing on old walls or cliffs.

   المنثور الأصفر

   • The wallflower added a splash of color to the ancient stone wall.
   • Gardeners often plant wallflowers for their sweet scent.
   • This species of wallflower is native to southern Europe.

   المرادفاتcheiranthuserysimum