floriculture
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- floricultural adjective
- floriculturally adverb
- floriculturist noun
Etymology
Origin of floriculture
Example Sentences
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Once back at their respective homes, they carried on their floriculture conversation, fawning over the flowers found on each other’s Instagram feeds — and commiserating over the less-than-inspiring landscaping supplies in their yards.
From New York Times
Null, who was the director of the Retail Floral Design program at Mississippi State University when Fulcher was a student at the school, is an internationally recognized leader in floral arts and retail floriculture.
From Washington Times
The California Cut Flower Commission has told its members that floriculture is protected under the agricultural exemption to closure orders.
From Los Angeles Times
The closure of garden centres and florists, the cancellation of shipments and the banning of horticultural auctions has posed an existential threat to large parts of the Dutch floriculture industry, the world’s largest.
From The Guardian
Conditioning needs vary, said John Dole, an associate dean and floriculture specialist at North Carolina State University.
From Washington Times
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