floriated

1 of 2

adjective

: having floral ornaments or a floral form

floriation

2 of 2

noun

plural -s
: floral ornamentation or a floral ornament

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin flōr-, flōs flower entry 1 + -iated, as in foliated

Noun

flori- + -ation

First Known Use

Adjective

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floriated was in 1845

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“Floriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floriated. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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