floral

[flawr-uhl, flohr-]

adjective

1. pertaining to or consisting of flowers.

   floral decoration.

2. of or relating to floras or a flora.

noun

1. something, as a fabric, garment, wallpaper, or household item, having a floral pattern.

   Let's replace these drapes with florals.

floral

/ ˈflɔːrəl /

adjective

1. decorated with or consisting of flowers or patterns of flowers

2. of, relating to, or associated with flowers

   floral leaves

Other Word Forms

• florally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of floral¹

1640–50; < Latin Flōrālis pertaining to Flōra. See flora, -al ¹

Example Sentences

He excelled at curvaceous silhouettes, jewel and floral colors, rich wool or satin fabrics.

From Los Angeles Times

The floral tributes had been left in Broad Street, Birmingham, mainly at the site of the Black Sabbath Bridge, after Osbourne's death.

From BBC

A few gorgeous floral stencils, small sculptures and a stained glass window remain from Lloyd’s work in the auditorium of the former South Pasadena elementary school, which closed to students in 1979.

From Los Angeles Times

Across the road, near the Great Hall of the People, two huge floral arrangements commemorating the end of World War II rise up alongside seating for around 50,000 invitees.

From BBC

Greek oregano, what most people picture when they say “oregano,” is actually a member of the mint family, floral and peppery.

From Salon

Related Words

• decorative