floral

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adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl How to pronounce floral (audio)
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: of, relating to, or depicting flowers
a floral display
a floral design
2
: of or relating to a flora
floral diversity

floral

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noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective a floral pattern in wallpaper The wine has a floral aroma.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
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Noun
Think pretty florals, soft pastels, swingy and oversized silhouettes, puffy sleeves, and cutout details. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 While coquette is defined by soft pastels, lace and pearls, romantic florals, and old English elegance, grunge coquette adds a jagged feel with darker colors, distressed details, and gothic accents. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024 Categories include audiovisual, contract labor, barricade, entertainment, catering and concessions, event decor, production, heavy equipment, florals, janitorial and transportation staffing. Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024 Aromas—florals, earth, pine, red cherries and white flowers. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Anyone who opts for a burst of colorful florals from Miss Sohee’s spring 2024 couture show would surely be the belle of the ball. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024 The decor, as a result, is a refreshing mix of tribal prints with a Marfa-hipster edge and more formal, sophisticated florals. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024 The brand is known for its ornate, eye-catching designs (including this iconic Lace Butterfly Dress), and this latest show was nothing short of stunning; top themes were silk fabrics, snakeskin prints, and bright florals. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2024 The suit, which took around three days to paint and one day to design, resembles the Kentucky florals as seen in nature across the state. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

(sense 1) borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin flōrālis "blooming, like a flower," going back to Latin, "of the goddess Flora or her festival" (also neuter plural flōrālia as noun, "flower gardens"), from Flōra "the goddess Flora" + -ālis -al entry 1; (sense 2) flora + -al entry 1 — more at flora

Noun

derivative of floral entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floral was in 1742

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Cite this Entry

“Floral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floral. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

floral

adjective
flo·​ral
ˈflōr-əl,
ˈflȯr-
: of or relating to flowers or a flora
a floral pattern in wallpaper

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