floral

Everyday

1. Floral means made of flowers or decorated with patterns of flowers. tree →
2. Floral can also describe a smell like flowers. tree →

In the lessons

In art and design, floral patterns appear on dresses, curtains and wallpaper. In everyday life, floral displays decorate weddings and funerals. In science, «floral parts» are the parts of a flower (petals, stamens, carpels). Phrases: «floral dress», «floral tribute», «floral scent».

Examples

• She wore a floral dress to the party. tree →
• The church had floral displays for the wedding. tree →
• People left floral tributes at the memorial. tree →
• The soap has a floral smell. tree →
• Grandma's teacups have a floral pattern. tree →
• Petals are one of the floral parts we studied. tree →

Note

Adjective only. Related: flora (the plants of an area; «flora and fauna» = plants and animals), florist (a person who sells flowers).