Definition

A person who grows and cultivates flowers for sale or decoration.

Example

The floriculturist carefully tended to the roses in her greenhouse.

Conversation

Have you ever met a floriculturist?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They specialize in growing and selling flowers, which is pretty cool!

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floriculturist → It is formed from "flor" (from Latin "flos", meaning flower) and "cultura" (meaning cultivation) combined with the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A floriculturist is someone who practices the cultivation of flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flor' meaning flower and 'cultura' meaning cultivation — a floriculturist is someone who cultivates flowers.

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