floret

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Recent Examples of floret Broccoli and Cauliflower Hearty bite-sized florets of broccoli and cauliflower are typically flash-frozen soon after harvest and maintain their crisp-tender texture when cooked from frozen. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026 Broccoli Stems Contain More Fiber Than Florets Broccoli consists of florets and stems. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026 So yes, that means each floret can produce as many as three grains, not just one. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 Pollen is abundant, Cho adds—a single floret of the common sunflower, for instance, produces 25,000 to 67,000 grains every summer. Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floret
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Noun
  • Starting about the time hardwood trees sprout buds and baby foliage (or shortly after ice out in the North), crappies gather near the mouths of creeks, shallow bays, manmade canals, and marinas.
    Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The Virginia bluebell buds are also unfolding into pink dangling flowers.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
    Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017
  • Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
    Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram, 13 June 2017
Noun
  • It was accompanied by flowers in the design of Minnie Mouse, all the way to her final resting place.
    Christina Fan, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Prior to the show, Gomez was seen arriving with a large bouquet of flowers meant for Lovato.
    Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Fleur Narcotique features notes of bergamot, lychee, peach, orange blossom, woods, and musk.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Mix and Mingle When perusing your options, don’t stress over the type of blossom.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026

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“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floret. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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