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floral

American  
[flawr-uhl, flohr-] / ˈflɔr əl, ˈfloʊr- /

adjective

  1. pertaining to or consisting of flowers.

    floral decoration.

  2. of or relating to floras or a flora.

noun

  1. something, as a fabric, garment, wallpaper, or household item, having a floral pattern.

    Let's replace these drapes with florals.
floral British  
/ ˈflɔːrəl /

adjective

  1. decorated with or consisting of flowers or patterns of flowers

  2. of, relating to, or associated with flowers

    floral leaves
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • florally adverb

Etymology

Origin of floral

1640–50; < Latin Flōrālis pertaining to Flōra. See flora, -al 1

Example Sentences

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Cardamom carries a subtle floral note and a quiet citrus edge that sharpens the cinnamon without competing with it.

From Salon

Mystery Auntie, sporting a bright floral, flowy, sleeveless top and green cargo shorts, had come from a warmer place.

From Literature

I took in the decorations: carved wooden lanterns and heavy painted scrolls hanging from the arbor terrace, screens with images of birds of paradise and other floral designs placed around the tables.

From Literature

Rose Byrne, nominated for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, wore a black custom Dior dress embroidered with an intricate floral pattern.

From BBC

“This is very fancy,” Ramirez says as he shows me a soft, teal blazer covered with floral appliqués.

From Los Angeles Times

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