"flower child" meaning in English

See flower child in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: flower children [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|flower children}} flower child (plural flower children)
  1. (US, historical) A hippie involved with the flower power movement. Wikipedia link: flower child Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): People Related terms: flower girl

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