FLORAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does floral mean? 

• FLORAL (adjective)
  The adjective FLORAL has 3 senses:

1. resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers

2. relating to or associated with flowers

3. of or relating to the plant life in a particular region

  Familiarity information: FLORAL used as an adjective is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FLORAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers

Synonyms:

floral; flowered

Context example:

an unusual floral design

Similar:

patterned (having patterns (especially colorful patterns))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or associated with flowers

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

floral organs

Pertainym:

flower (a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Of or relating to the plant life in a particular region

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

characteristic alpine floral elements

Pertainym:

flora (all the plant life in a particular region or period)

Derivation:

flora ((botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion)

 Context examples 

The compounds also have a variety of floral and fruity odors that are important in tomato taste.

(Tomato Pan-Genome Makes Bringing Flavor Back Easier, Agricultural Research Service)