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florid
flor·id
[
fláwrid
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
of ruddy complexion:
having an unhealthily glowing pink or red complexion
2.
ornate in wording and style:
ornate and overly complicated in wording and general style
[
Mid-17th century. Via French< Latin
floridus
"flowery" <
flor-
"flower"
]
flo·rid·i·ty
[
flə ríddətee
]
noun
flor·id·ly
[
fláwridlee
]
adverb
flor·id·ness
[
fláwridnəss
]
noun
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flo·rid·i·ty [ flə ríddətee ] nounflor·id·ly [ fláwridlee ] adverbflor·id·ness [ fláwridnəss ] noun
