non-floral
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/nɑn-ˈflɔːrəl/
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/nɒn-ˈflɔːrəl/
not related to flowers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-floral' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'floral' from Latin 'floralis', meaning 'pertaining to flowers'.
Historical Evolution
'Floral' comes from the Latin word 'floralis', which evolved into the modern English word 'floral'. The prefix 'non-' was added to denote the absence of floral characteristics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'floral' meant 'pertaining to flowers', and 'non-floral' has consistently meant 'not pertaining to flowers'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or characteristic of flowers.
The room was decorated in a non-floral theme.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42