flores

[ flawr-eez, flohr- ]

/ ˈflɔr iz, ˈfloʊr- /

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Origin of flores

1655–65; <Latin flōrēs plural of flōsflower

Words nearby flores

Florence fennel, Florence flask, Florencio Varela, Florentine, Florentine stitch, flores, florescence, Flores Sea, floret, Florey, flori-

Other definitions for flores (2 of 2)

Flores

[ Spanish flaw-res for 1; flawr-is, -eez, flohr- for 2; Portuguese flaw-rish for 3 ]

/ Spanish ˈflɔ rɛs for 1; ˈflɔr ɪs, -iz, ˈfloʊr- for 2; Portuguese ˈflɔ rɪʃ for 3 /

noun

Juan Jo·sé

[hwahn haw-se], /ʰwɑn hɔˈsɛ/, 1800–64, Ecuadorian general and statesman: president 1830–35, 1839–45.

one of the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia, separated from Sulawesi by the Flores Sea. 7,753 sq. mi. (20,080 sq. km).

the westernmost island of the Azores, in the N Atlantic. 55 sq. mi. (142 sq. km).

How to use flores in a sentence

Flores said he would stick with Tagovailoa as the starter entering Sunday’s regular season finale.
Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for the coronavirus|Mark Maske|December 31, 2020|Washington Post
Flores’s proclamation came even after veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, in relief of Tagovailoa, led the Dolphins on a trio of fourth-quarter scoring drives.
NFL live updates: Dwayne Haskins will start for Washington; Daniel Jones, Tyreek Hill active|Cindy Boren, Mark Maske|December 27, 2020|Washington Post
Before Flores announced his latest starting-quarterback choice, Fitzpatrick said he trusted the coach to make the right decision.
FitzMagic strikes again as Dolphins stun Raiders, but Tua Tagovailoa remains Miami’s starter|Mark Maske|December 27, 2020|Washington Post
Flores made clear that even though Tagovailoa’s leg twisted on a late sack, he made the move because of performance, not injury.
What to know from NFL Week 11: Carson Wentz looks lost, and Taysom Hill is just getting started|Adam Kilgore|November 23, 2020|Washington Post

Flores made the move with the Dolphins facing a 20-13 deficit.
AFC South thrives and the Steelers stay unbeaten in NFL Week 11|Cindy Boren, Mark Maske, Des Bieler|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
In the next seven days, Flores-Williams will be filing an administrative appeal to have Sisley reinstated.
Why Did America’s Only Pot Researcher Suddenly Get Fired?|Abby Haglage|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jason Flores-Williams, the lawyer representing Sisley, is determined to change that.
Why Did America’s Only Pot Researcher Suddenly Get Fired?|Abby Haglage|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like many young girls, Flores used to idealize a thinner body.
Penthouse Forum’s Kelly Shibari and the Rise of Plus-Size Porn Stars|Aurora Snow|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Attorney Cilia Flores, the first lady, is actually called “First Fighter.”
Venezuela’s Agony: Weak President, Strong Generals, Riots and Cocaine|Marcel Ventura|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His brother, Benito, and aunt, Josefa Angulo Flores, died despite the efforts of paramedics to save them.
For Mexico’s Marines, An Epic Cartel Bust With Another Tragedy in Mind|Michael Daly|March 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Luis Flores had already resigned public office, and Llorente was, at this time, his successor in the presidency of the Council.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
In passing the island of Flores, a most tremendous storm arose.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora|Edward Edwards
The much-vaunted pucheros de flores are still occasionally displayed for sale.
Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests|J. J. von Tschudi
A puchero de flores is one of the most acceptable presents that can be offered to a Lima lady.
Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests|J. J. von Tschudi
"That is nonsense," she replied, albeit touched by the fire and feeling that Flores had given to his words.
The Fourth Estate, vol. 2|Armando Palacio Valds

British Dictionary definitions for flores

Flores

/ (ˈflɔːrɛs) /

noun

an island in Indonesia, one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between the Flores Sea and the Savu Sea: mountainous, with active volcanoes and unexplored forests. Chief town: Ende. Area: 17 150 sq km (6622 sq miles)

(Portuguese ˈflorɪʃ) an island in the Atlantic, the westernmost of the Azores. Chief town: Santa Cruz. Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)

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