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Definition of floss flower

floss flower

Plural:floss flowers
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floss flower Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A widely cultivated annual ornamental plant (Ageratum houstonianum) in the aster family, native to Central America and Mexico, distinguished by dense clusters of soft, fuzzy, thread-like flowers typically blooming in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white.

Example

"The horticulturist decided to plant a continuous border of vibrant blue floss flowers to edge the formal garden beds."

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• Nearby Words

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florist's daisy
floss
floss flower
flounder
flour
flower

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Floss flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/floss flower
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