I sound like a river that moves even faster, yet I am rooted firmly in soil to bring beauty to a romantic Valentine bouquet. What am I?
A flower
The noun 'flower' is a homophone for something that 'flows' at a higher rate, or a 'flow-er'. Despite sounding like liquid in motion, it actually describes the colorful, sweet-smelling plant gifted during Valentine's Day.
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