florets

noun

plural of floret
as in buds

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  1. buds
  2. blossoms
  3. blooms
Noun
  • The microphones on the buds do a decent job isolating my voice from my surroundings in a quiet outdoor environment.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you with smaller sprouts.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of buds
Noun
  • Blooming in late spring, bleeding hearts bridge the gap between spring bulbs and summer blossoms.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Wolfe said the best race experience includes as many cherry blossoms as possible — ideally the ones that frame the park.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blossoms
Noun
  • This is the best time to remove dead blooms and gently shape the shrub by trimming its branches.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cool, wet fall weather can trigger botrytis (gray mold) on your blooms.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of blooms
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