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floral

Syllabification: (flo·ral)
Pronunciation: /ˈflôrəl/

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Definition of floral

adjective

  • of flowers:celebrations of the season’s floral abundance
  • decorated with or depicting flowers:a floral pattern
  • Botany of flora or floras:faunal and floral evolution

noun

  • a fabric with a floral design.

Derivatives

florally

adverb

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin flos, flor- 'flower' + -al

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