floriated

[ flawr-ee-ey-tid, flohr- ]

adjective

1. made of or decorated with floral ornamentation:

   floriated design; floriated china.

floriated

/ ˈflɔːrɪˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. architect having ornamentation based on flowers and leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of floriated¹

First recorded in 1835–45; flori- + -ate ¹ + -ed ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of floriated¹

C19: from Latin flōs flower

Example Sentences

The painted and decorated pews, with the rich peasants' names in floriated design, attracted Katharine.

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A floriated cross, filled up with green lichen, was engraven above the name.

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The work forms a handsome square 8vo., and has been printed with beautiful floriated borders by Whittingham & Wilkins.

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In outline and chasing the rectangular, mathematical and monumental rules at the expense of the flowing and floriated.

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A little antique bell swung in the belfry on the east gable, which was surmounted by an iron floriated cross.

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