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FLORET n. 2 definitions
A little flower; one of the numerous little flowers which compose the head or anthodium in such flowers as the daisy, thistle, and dandelion. Gray.
FLORIAGE n.
Bloom; blossom. [Obs.] J. Scott.
FLORIATED a.
Having floral ornaments; as, floriated capitals of Gothic pillars.
FLORIATION n. 2 definitions
Ornamentation by means of flower forms, whether closely imitated or conventionalized.
FLORICOMOUS a.
Having the head adorned with flowers. [R.]
FLORICULTURAL a.
Pertaining to the cultivation of flowering plants.
FLORICULTURE n.
The cultivation of flowering plants.
FLORICULTURIST n.
One skilled in the cultivation of flowers; a florist.
FLORID a. 4 definitions
Covered with flowers; abounding in flowers; flowery. [R.] Fruit from a pleasant and florid tree. Jer. Taylor.
FLORIDA BEAN n. 2 definitions
The large, roundish, flattened seed of Mucuna urens. See under Bean.
FLORIDEAE n.
red or purplish seaweeds; the Rhodospermeæ of many authors; -- so called from the rosy or florid color of most of the species.
FLORIDITY n.
The quality of being florid; floridness. Floyer.
FLORIDLY adv.
In a florid manner.
FLORIDNESS n.
The quality of being florid. Boyle.
FLORIFEROUS a.
Producing flowers. Blount.
FLORIFICATION n.
The act, process, or time of flowering; florescence.
FLORIFORM a.
Having the form of a flower; flower-shaped.
FLORIKEN n.
An Indian bustard (Otis aurita). The Bengal floriken is Sypheotides Bengalensis. [Written also florikan, floriken, florican.]
FLORILEGE n.
The act of gathering flowers.
FLORIMER n.
See Floramour. [Obs.]
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