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floriferous Definition

flo·rif·er·ous (flō rifər əs, flô-, flə-)

adjective

bearing flowers; blooming abundantly

Etymology: L florifer (< flos, a flower + ferre, bear) + -ous

floriferous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • plant: Salvias provide us with some of the most floriferous plants for early summer through to late autumn.
  • hat: The lady was sitting up with her floriferous hat in her lap, shockingly neglected.

Browse dictionary entries near floriferous

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  2. florilegium
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