1
: a small flower
especially
: one of the small flowers forming the head of a composite plant
2
: a cluster of flower buds separated from a head especially when used as food
broccoli florets
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Compact broccoli florets tend to be firmer and wider, and broccolini, while somewhat softer and narrower, does have longer stems.
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Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
American fare tends to relegate fruits and vegetables to small portions or side dishes, like a few apple slices or florets of cooked broccoli.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024
Dave’s Not Chicken bites are cauliflower florets that are seasoned and fried.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Jan. 2024
Chop broccoli: Meanwhile, cut the broccoli florets from the stems, and separate the florets into small pieces using the tip of a paring knife.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
On my plate is something akin to creamed corn, salad greens, broccoli florets, and roasted potatoes.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2024
Among our favorite selections are 'Snowflake' (the inner florets stay white, outer florets turn rose in summer), 'Harmony' (huge clusters of double white flowers), and the more compact 'Ruby Slippers' and 'Pee Wee,' which grow to about 3 feet tall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
In this hearty, colorful salad, cauliflower florets, slivers of red onion and briny capers are coated with spices and roasted until the florets turn soft and sweet, and the onions and capers get browned and crisp.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Drain and rinse very quickly under cool water so the florets don’t discolor.
—Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
American fare tends to relegate fruits and vegetables to small portions or side dishes, like a few apple slices or florets of cooked broccoli.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024
Dave’s Not Chicken bites are cauliflower florets that are seasoned and fried.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Jan. 2024
Chop broccoli: Meanwhile, cut the broccoli florets from the stems, and separate the florets into small pieces using the tip of a paring knife.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
On my plate is something akin to creamed corn, salad greens, broccoli florets, and roasted potatoes.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2024
Among our favorite selections are 'Snowflake' (the inner florets stay white, outer florets turn rose in summer), 'Harmony' (huge clusters of double white flowers), and the more compact 'Ruby Slippers' and 'Pee Wee,' which grow to about 3 feet tall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
In this hearty, colorful salad, cauliflower florets, slivers of red onion and briny capers are coated with spices and roasted until the florets turn soft and sweet, and the onions and capers get browned and crisp.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Drain and rinse very quickly under cool water so the florets don’t discolor.
—Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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floret
noun
flo·ret
ˈflōr-ət 
ˈflȯr-
: a small flower
especially
: one of the small flowers forming the head of a daisy and related plants
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