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floribunda

noun
flo·​ri·​bun·​da | \ ˌflȯr-ə-ˈbən-də How to pronounce floribunda (audio) \

Definition of floribunda

: any of various usually small, compact roses with large flowers in open clusters that derive from crosses of polyantha and tea roses

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There are floribundas that grow clusters of flowers, and hybrid teas that grow a single bloom on a stalk. — oregonlive.com, "Royal Rosarians find, and award, the best rose gardens in Portland," 26 June 2019 Fragrant hybrid tea, floribunda, climbing and miniature roses in every conceivable shade, live music and twinkling lights combine to create a magical setting. — Nicole Miller-coleman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Expect beauty, serenity and a touch of magic at Night of the Luminaries," 17 June 2018

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First Known Use of floribunda

1898, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for floribunda

New Latin, feminine of floribundus flowering freely

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