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Definition of floret

floret

/ˈflɔːr.ɪt/
flo · ret
Plural:florets
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• noun

1

One of the small, branched clusters of flower buds forming the edible head of certain vegetables, especially broccoli or cauliflower.

Example

"Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets and steam them until tender."

2

One of the small individual flowers that make up a composite flower head, such as in a daisy or sunflower, or a dense cluster in grasses.

Example

"The central disc of a sunflower consists of hundreds of tiny florets that mature into seeds."

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• Nearby Words

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florentine
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florican
florid

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French florete, a diminutive of flor ("flower"), ultimately from Latin flos.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Floret. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/floret
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