flowerets

noun

variants or flowerettes
plural of floweret
as in florets

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  1. buds
  2. blossoms
Noun
  • Our Editors' Choice buds remain the AirPods Pro and the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra, but the Momentum True Wireless 5 make an impressive case for themselves.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • One of the buds formed a small receptacle that held some musk and balsam, rare and expensive fragrances.
    — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of buds
Noun
  • In the second half of the album Libertad blossoms into a masterpiece, with its sonic intensity and searing political messages balanced by playful production.
    — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Coinciding with the presentation that christened her store, Hod also launched a fragrance blending green tea and orchid blossoms, which is available to purchase as a perfume, candle or diffuser.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of blossoms
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