English Explanatory Dictionary

floret

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small flower, especially one of a cluster in a composite flower.

Pronunciation

/fləˈɹɛt/ /floˈɹɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-floret.wav

Word forms

floret florets florette

Etymology

From Old French florete, diminutive of flor (“flower”). Doublet of fleuret and floweret.

Synonyms

floweret

Derived words

ray floret semifloret
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