floret

noun

flo·​ret ˈflȯr-ət How to pronounce floret (audio)
1
: a small flower
especially : one of the small flowers forming the head of a composite plant
2
: a cluster of flower buds separated from a head especially when used as food
broccoli florets

Examples of floret in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some options include: Bell pepper strips Broccoli florets Carrot sticks Cauliflower florets Celery sticks Cucumber slices Grape or cherry tomatoes Radish slices Snap peas 7. Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 In classic Nashville hot chicken-style, this recipe uses the frying oil infused with spices to baste the crispy florets. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 Place red pepper, yellow pepper, carrots and broccoli florets in a medium bowl. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2024 Peanut butter and banana sandwich served with veggie straws and broccoli florets. Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for floret 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English flourette, borrowed from Anglo-French floret, florette, from flour, flur flower entry 1 + -et, -ette -et entry 1

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of floret was in 1671

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Cite this Entry

“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floret. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

floret

noun
flo·​ret ˈflōr-ət How to pronounce floret (audio)
ˈflȯr-
: a small flower
especially : one of the small flowers forming the head of a daisy and related plants

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