NYT Dictionary

FLORAL

/ˈfloɹəl/
AdjectiveNounFLO-r-alflo-r-al · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or connected with flowers.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French floral, from Latin flōrālis, from flōs (“flower”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

floweredbloomingbloomyblossomingefflorescentfloreateflorescentfloriatefloriatedfloricultural

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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