Next time you log onto Facebook, you might notice a different reaction in the lineup. It's a flower emoji, but it may not stand for what you think.

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It means “grateful” or “thankful,” and it’s in honor of Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 14.

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Facebook originally introduced the icon last year around this time, adding it to the existing range of reactions: love, haha, wow, sad, and angry.

Now the flower symbol is back, and it’s just one of several features Facebook is rolling out to commemorate Mother’s Day.

The company is also adding Mother’s Day-themed masks and frames to its camera, and users can send digital greetings cards.

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