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floricultural

[ ˌflɔːrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ]

Noun

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study of flowers

Floricultural is the branch of horticulture that deals with the cultivation, marketing, and study of flowers. It involves growing flowers for decorative and aesthetic purposes, as well as for commercial use in the floral industry.

Synonyms

floral studies, flower cultivation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
floricultural	Similar to 'floricultural' but usually interchangeable in most contexts. Focuses on the cultivation and breeding of flowers. The agriculture department is investing in new floricultural technologies. Floricultural exhibitions display the results of years of careful breeding.
flower cultivation	Commonly used in everyday language to refer to the process of growing flowers, either for personal enjoyment or commercial purposes. She has a passion for flower cultivation and spends hours in her garden. Flower cultivation can be a rewarding and relaxing hobby.
floral studies	A general term indicating the academic study of flowers, including their biology, ecology, and aesthetics. She is pursuing a degree in floral studies at the local college. Floral studies encompass various aspects of flower biology and their environmental interactions.

Word

Description / Examples

floricultural

Similar to 'floricultural' but usually interchangeable in most contexts. Focuses on the cultivation and breeding of flowers.

The agriculture department is investing in new floricultural technologies.
Floricultural exhibitions display the results of years of careful breeding.

flower cultivation

Commonly used in everyday language to refer to the process of growing flowers, either for personal enjoyment or commercial purposes.

She has a passion for flower cultivation and spends hours in her garden.
Flower cultivation can be a rewarding and relaxing hobby.

floral studies

A general term indicating the academic study of flowers, including their biology, ecology, and aesthetics.

She is pursuing a degree in floral studies at the local college.
Floral studies encompass various aspects of flower biology and their environmental interactions.

Examples of usage

Her passion for floricultural led her to pursue a career in flower arranging.
Floricultural shows are organized to showcase the diversity and beauty of different flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "floricultural" in other languages:

🇵🇹 floricultural

🇮🇳 फूलोत्पादन

🇩🇪 florikulturell

🇮🇩 florikultural

🇺🇦 квітникарський

🇵🇱 florystyczny

🇯🇵 花卉栽培の

🇫🇷 floricole

🇪🇸 florícola

🇹🇷 çiçekçilikle ilgili

🇰🇷 화훼의

🇸🇦 بستاني زهور

🇨🇿 květinářský

🇸🇰 kvetinársky

🇨🇳 花卉栽培的

🇸🇮 cvetličarski

🇮🇸 blómaræktun

🇰🇿 гүл өсіру

🇬🇪 ფლორიკულტურული

🇦🇿 gülçülük

🇲🇽 florícola

Etymology

The term 'floricultural' originated from the combination of 'flori-' related to flowers and '-cultural' associated with cultivation or growth. It first appeared in the mid-19th century with the increasing interest in flower cultivation and the establishment of formal studies in the field.