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floret

Syllabification: (flo·ret)
Pronunciation: /ˈflôrət/

Definition of floret

noun

Botany
  • one of the small flowers making up a composite flower head.
  • one of the flowering stems making up a head of cauliflower or broccoli.
  • a small flower.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin flos, flor- 'flower' + -et1

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