floriculture
Translation
floriculture
Examples
He studied floriculture in college.
He studied floriculture in college.
Floriculture is a major industry in the Netherlands.
Floriculture is a major industry in the Netherlands.
Grammar Patterns
((as a subject)) the cultivation of flowers Floriculture requires knowledge of botany.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flower farming, flower growing
Etymology
From Latin 'flōs' (flower) + 'cultūra' (cultivation). Literally 'flower cultivation'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'flori-' (flower) + 'culture' (cultivation). It's the 'culture' of growing flowers.