floweret

noun

flow·er·et ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ət

variants or less commonly flowerette

Synonyms of floweret next

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: floret

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of floweret was in the 15th century

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“Floweret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floweret. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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