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florilegium
nounC2
/ˌflɒrɪˈliːdʒiəm/A collection of choice literary extracts; an anthology.
florin
nounC1
/ˈflɒrɪn/a historical European gold or silver coin; also the basic unit of currency in the Netherlands until replaced by the euro.
florio
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˈflɒr.i.əʊ/The name 'Florio' is primarily a personal name (surname or given name) and the name of a notable historical translation work ('John Florio's Montaigne'). It is not a common English word with a standard lexical meaning.
florissant
nounLow (Literary/Formal)
/ˈflɒrɪs(ə)nt/Flourishing, thriving, prosperous; in a state of vigorous growth and success.
florist
nounB1
/ˈflɒr.ɪst/A person who sells and arranges flowers and indoor plants, especially as a shopkeeper.
floristics
nounC1/C2
/flɒˈrɪs.tɪks/The scientific study of the distribution, relationships, and classification of plant species within geographical areas.
florists' foam
nounC1
/ˈflɒr.ɪsts fəʊm/A synthetic, porous, water-absorbent material used by florists to hold flower stems securely in place and provide water to arrangements.
floruit
nounverbC2
/ˈflɒrʊɪt/The period during which a person, school, or movement was most active or flourished.
florula
nounRare
/ˈflɒr.jʊ.lə/A small flora; the complete list of plants found in a limited, defined area or habitat.
flos ferri
nounVery Low
/ˌflɒs ˈfɛriː/A specific mineral formation, a variety of aragonite, that occurs in delicate, flower-like clusters of white or reddish fibrous crystals.
floss
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/flɒs/A soft thread, often waxed, used for cleaning between teeth.
floss hole
nounVery low
/ˈflɒs ˌhəʊl/A small opening or gap, typically in a tool or object, designed to hold or thread dental floss through.
flossie
nounVery Low
/ˈflɒsi/A nickname or informal name for a woman named Florence.
flotage
nounRare/Technical
/ˈfləʊtɪdʒ/The act or state of floating; buoyancy.
flotation
nounC1
/fləʊˈteɪ.ʃən/The process or state of floating on the surface of a liquid.
flotation bags
plural-nounLow
/fləʊˈteɪʃən bæɡz/air-filled bags used to provide buoyancy to submerged objects, keeping them afloat.
flotation tank
nounLow
/fləʊˈteɪ.ʃən tæŋk/A large, enclosed container filled with a dense saltwater solution, in which a person floats effortlessly to experience deep relaxation and sensory deprivation.
flote grass
nounRare / Obsolete / Specialized (Historical/Botanical)
/ˈfləʊt ˌɡrɑːs/An archaic or historical term for a grass that grows in or near water, particularly Glyceria fluitans, also known as floating sweet-grass.
flotel
nounLow frequency
/ˈfləʊ.tel/A floating hotel; a vessel (such as a cruise ship or a modified oil rig platform) that provides accommodation, typically for workers in remote offshore locations or for tourists.
flotilla
nounC1
/fləˈtɪlə/A small fleet of ships or boats, especially a group of small naval vessels.

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