Florideous

/flɔːˈrɪdiəs/ adjective

Definition

Flowering or blooming abundantly; characterized by abundant floral growth or florid appearance.

Etymology

From Latin florideus, derived from florīdus (flowering or blooming), related to flōs (flower). This archaic or rare adjective emphasizes the abundant or luxuriant flowering quality.

Kelly Says

Florideous is basically a fancy old way of saying 'really, really covered in flowers'! You might see this in 18th-century garden descriptions praising a particularly flower-filled spring.

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