floral
pronunciation
How to pronounce floral in British English:
UK [ˈflɔ:rəl]
How to pronounce floral in American English:
US [ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-]
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- Adjective:
- resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
- relating to or associated with flowers
- of or relating to the plant life in a particular region
Word Origin
- floral (adj.)
- 1640s, "pertaining to Flora," from French floral (16c.), from Latin floralis "pertaining to Flora; of flowers" (see flora). Meaning "pertaining to flowers" in English is from 1753. Related: Florally.
Example
- 1. To decorate with flowers or with a floral pattern .
- 2. It 's clear that ranunculus is a favorite among floral designers !
- 3. Of course , mayor bloomberg covered the stench of defeat in a floral spray of spin .
- 4. A tradition carried on today with floral motifs and natural scenery .
- 5. In the far east they have a strong tradition of decoration with floral patterns .