flori-

1. a combining form meaning “flower,” used in the formation of compound words:

   floriferous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flori-¹

< Latin flōri-, equivalent to flōr- (stem of flōs ) flower + -i- -i-

Example Sentences

"Lilium, cojus vox generali et licentiosa usurpatione adscribitur omni flori commendabili" (Laurembergius, 1632).

From Project Gutenberg

The house, of which one could only see a piece of wall with two windows and a roof, belonged to Marcu Flori Cucu.

From Project Gutenberg

It may refer to a treatise by Carlo Flori, which bears a title like this.

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