floriculture

 
Pronunciation: /ˈflɒrɪˌkʌltʃə, ˈflɔː-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the cultivation of flowers.

Derivatives

floricultural

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)r(ə)l/
adjective

floriculturist

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)rɪst/
noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin flos, flor- 'flower' + culture, on the pattern of horticulture