floret

[ flawr-it, flohr- ]

noun

1. a small flower.
2. Botany. one of the closely clustered small flowers that make up the flower head of a composite flower, as the daisy.
3. one of the tightly clustered divisions of a head of broccoli or cauliflower.
4. Also flo·rette [] spun silk obtained from floss.
5. Printing. flower ( def 6 ).

floret

/ ˈflɔːrɪt /

noun

1. a small flower, esp one of many making up the head of a composite flower

floret

/ flôr′ĭt /

1. A small or reduced flower, especially one that is part of a larger inflorescence, such as those of the grasses and plants of the composite family.

Word History and Origins

Origin of floret¹

1350–1400; Middle English flouret < Old French florete, diminutive of flor flower; -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of floret¹

C17: from Old French florete a little flower, from flor flower

Example Sentences

With that hairpiece you have these braids that are stitched into florets around her crown.

From Los Angeles Times

To wash leafy green vegetables – such as lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, kale or cabbage – separate into leaves or florets and individually rinse under the tap, rubbing with your hands for up to a minute.

From Salon

In his recipe for “Mac and Cheese with Sneaky Veg” from his book ”Eat Like a Legend,” he sneaks in spinach and broccoli chopped into small florets.

From Seattle Times

Full of the emotion of the evening, she held it together in soft pastel knits and floret applique tops and dresses that epitomized femininity.

From Seattle Times

Take her One-Pan Peanut and Cauliflower Stew, which combines peanut butter, ginger, coconut milk, garlic, rice and curry powder with simmering cauliflower florets.

From Seattle Times