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(flôr′i kul′c̸hər, flō′ri-)

noun

the cultivation of flowers, esp. ones to be cut and sold

Origin: < L flos (gen. floris): see bloom & culture

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floricultural adjective
floriculturist noun

See floriculture in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants.

Origin:

Origin: Latin flōs, flōr-, flower; see flower

Origin: + culture

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Related Forms:

floˌri·culˈtur·al adjective

floˌri·culˈtur·al·ly adverb

floˌri·culˈtur·ist noun

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