1. plural of flowerbearer; persons or things that bear or carry flowers, especially in a ceremonial context
Usage: commonly used in wedding and religious ceremonies; often refers to young children or attendants in formal processions
2. small tropical hummingbirds of the genus Anthocephala, known for their bright plumage
Usage: ornithological term; found in Central and South America

Examples

• The flowerbearers walked down the aisle, scattering rose petals before the bride.
• Three young flowerbearers were chosen to participate in the wedding ceremony.
• The flowerbearers in the religious procession carried baskets of white lilies.
• Ornithologists observed several flowerbearers visiting the flowering trees in the rainforest.
• The flowerbearers' vibrant feathers made them easy to spot among the vegetation.