flowerets

noun

variants or flowerettes
plural of floweret
as in florets

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  1. buds
  2. blossoms
Noun
  • By summer, buds cover the plant and, soon, soft, layered blossoms are begging you to cut them for the perfect bouquet.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Adapt to survive Along with a warming trend pushing harvesting seasons earlier, European wine growers are up against drought, freak weather events such as spring hailstorms and frost which wiped out many buds, and wildfires.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of buds
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  • By summer, buds cover the plant and, soon, soft, layered blossoms are begging you to cut them for the perfect bouquet.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Cored zucchini is ideal for stuffing or making boats, while zucchini blossoms can be cooked or stuffed.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossoms
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