\ ˈflȯ(ə)r \
plural -s
Definition of flor
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a coating of microorganisms probably including both yeasts and bacteria that is allowed to form on the surface of some sherry wines to which products of its fermentative activity impart a characteristic nutty flavor
— called also film yeast
— see mycodermaflor
abbreviationDefinition of flor (Entry 2 of 2)
he flourished
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