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FLORAL

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers

Example:

an unusual floral design

Synonyms:

floral; flowered

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

patterned (having patterns (especially colorful patterns))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to the plant life in a particular region

Example:

characteristic alpine floral elements

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

flora (all the plant life in a particular region or period)

Derivation:

flora ((botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Relating to or associated with flowers

Example:

floral organs

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

flower (a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms)

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