phloretic

/ˌflɔrɪˈtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling a flower; flower-like.

“The phloretic patterns in the artwork resembled delicate petals.”

2. noun

A type of sugar found in flowers and plants, especially in the form of phlorizin.

“Researchers studied the phloretic compounds present in the plant extracts.”

Synonyms

  • floral
  • flower-like

Antonyms

  • leafy
  • vegetative