Definition

A small flower or a part of a flower that is small and often grouped with others.

Example

The garden was filled with delicate flowerets in various colors.

Conversation

Look at that little floweret growing by the path.

It's so cute! I love how delicate it looks.

Yeah, it reminds me of springtime coming soon.

Definitely! I can't wait to see all the flowers bloom.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floweret is formed from "flower" (from Old English *flōwer*, meaning a bloom or blossom) and the diminutive suffix "-et" (meaning small or little). The word "floweret" refers to a small flower or a blossom.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'flower' as a bloom and the '-et' as indicating something small, so a floweret is a little bloom.

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