floral

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adjective

flo·​ral ˈflȯr-əl 

1

: of, relating to, or depicting flowers

a floral display

a floral design

2

: of or relating to a flora

floral diversity

floral

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noun

: a design or picture in which flowers predominate

Synonyms

Adjective

• flowered
• flowery

Examples of floral in a Sentence

Adjective

a floral pattern in wallpaper

The wine has a floral aroma.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Candied and floral, almost perfumed fruit-like in quality with an ethereal long finish of orange blossom and red berries. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Led by hyaluronic acid in conjunction with rose, lavender, neroli hydrosols and a floral blend, this works overtime to enhance an array of skin concerns. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024

Noun

Winter florals also incorporate seasonal greenery like holly or mistletoe, often as complementary notes to add earthy, crisp depth. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024

Fresh and breezy aromas of florals that include lilacs, as well as menthol, gooseberries, lime and white pears. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

(sense 1) borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin flōrālis "blooming, like a flower," going back to Latin, "of the goddess Flora or her festival" (also neuter plural flōrālia as noun, "flower gardens"), from Flōra "the goddess Flora" + -ālis -al entry 1; (sense 2) flora + -al entry 1 — more at flora

Noun

derivative of floral entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing floral

• floral envelope
• floral tribute

Kids Definition

floral

adjective

flo·​ral

ˈflōr-əl,

ˈflȯr-

: of or relating to flowers or a flora

a floral pattern in wallpaper