floriculture (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈflɔrɪkʌltʃər/

Definition

The cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens, floral arrangements, or sale.

Examples

• The region is renowned for its advanced floriculture, producing a wide variety of exotic blooms.

• She decided to study floriculture at university, hoping to open her own flower farm one day.

• Advances in greenhouse technology have significantly boosted the floriculture industry worldwide.

Synonyms of floriculture

Words with a similar meaning to floriculture:

• flower growing
• horticulture
• flower farming
• floristry

Antonyms of floriculture

Words with the opposite meaning to floriculture:

• deforestation
• neglect

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