florets

noun

plural of floret
as in buds

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  1. buds
  2. blossoms
  3. blooms
Noun
  • Subtle Subtle says its buds interestingly don't rely on high-end mics to hear you.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • When to Transplant Peonies Peonies typically die back in the fall and then set their buds for the spring, making autumn the best time to transplant them.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of buds
Noun
  • Apply a slow-release garden fertilizer in March and May to encourage growth and blossoms.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Japan may get the reputation, but Seoul's blossoms, especially on Namsan Mountain, are spectacular.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossoms
Noun
  • Lavender Lavender is a popular garden perennial for its pleasantly calming fragrance and profuse purple blooms.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The marsh was built in the 1990s to naturally clean dry-weather urban runoff from San Diego Creek and address the algae blooms that once existed in Upper Newport Bay, according to the water district’s website.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of blooms
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“Florets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florets. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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