One entry found for
florid.
Main Entry:
flor·id 
Pronunciation:
fl
r-
d,
flär-
Function:
adjective
Etymology: from Latin
floridus "blooming, flowery," from
flor
re "to blossom, flourish," from
flor-, flos "a flower, blossom" --related to
FLOUR,
FLOURISH,
FLOWER
1 : FLOWERY 2, ornate <
florid writing>
2 : tinged with red
: RUDDY <a
florid complexion>
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flor·id·ly adverb
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florid."