noun

floriculture

floriculture

Floriculture is a major industry in the Netherlands.

Floriculture is a major industry in the Netherlands.

She is studying floriculture at agricultural college.

She is studying floriculture at agricultural college.

((as a subject/object)) the art or business of cultivating flowers Floriculture is a complex science.

Synonyms: horticulture, flower farming; Related concepts: agriculture, gardening

From Latin 'flos' (flower) + 'cultura' (cultivation).

Think of it as 'flower culture' – the culture or cultivation of flowers.

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