Definition

The practice of growing and caring for flowers and decorative plants.

Example

She studied floriculture to learn how to grow beautiful flowers for her garden.

Conversation

I just started taking a class on floriculture this semester.

That sounds interesting! What do you learn about it?

We focus on how to grow different types of flowers and plants.

I’d love to learn more about that; flowers always brighten up a room.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floriculture is formed from "flor" (from Latin "flos", meaning flower) and "culture" (from Latin "cultura", meaning cultivation or care). The word refers to the cultivation of flowers, emphasizing the care and growing of flowering plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flor' meaning flower and 'culture' meaning cultivation — floriculture is all about the care and growing of flowers.

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