adjective
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decorated with or consisting of flowers or patterns of flowers
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of, relating to, or associated with flowers
floral leaves
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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Anderson, a 41-year-old Northern Irish designer, also honoured nature, but through highly floral silhouettes that were both sculptural and airy.
From Barron's
Yorath's coffin was adorned with flowers in the blue, yellow and white colours of Leeds United, along with a floral arrangement in the shape of the Wales flag.
From BBC
Embroidery showed up in several shows, while floral prints and patchwork bomber jackets also featured.
From Barron's
Groups of stakeholders including terminal operators, cruise lines and union representatives sat at large round tables with green table cloths and floral centerpieces.
From Los Angeles Times
"Ten years ago, we'd never have believed that we'd now be buying things that were embroidered, colourful, floral," she told AFP in Paris, where she was meeting brands she works with during Fashion Week.
From Barron's
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