floral

floral
florally, adv.
/flawr"euhl, flohr"-/, adj.
1. pertaining to or consisting of flowers: floral decoration.
2. of or pertaining to floras or a flora.
n.
3. something, as a fabric, garment, wallpaper, or household item, having a floral pattern: Let's replace these drapes with florals.
[1640-50; < L Floralis pertaining to Flora. See FLORA, -AL1]

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