flowerets

variants or flowerettes
Definition of floweretsnext
plural of floweret

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowerets
Noun
  • Pruning in early summer gives the plant enough time to heal and set new buds.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
  • Oliver and Colbert are old buds, both from the Jon Stewart Daily Show family tree.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Foxgloves This beautiful flower has trumpet-like blossoms that contain cardiac glycoside toxins, which interfere with the heart’s electrolyte balance.
    Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • But a closer look reveals missing buds, blossoms and small fruit damage caused by a sudden freeze after an unusually warm stretch of weather between April 19 and April 21.
    Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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“Flowerets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowerets. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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