1
: a small flower
especially
: one of the small flowers forming the head of a composite plant
2
: a cluster of flower buds separated from a head especially when used as food
broccoli florets
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In fact, the Kevin’s Beef Bulgogi with broccoli florets (which arrived trimmed) is one of my favorite Hungryroot meals.
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2025
Bulk up the veggies: corn kernels, diced zucchinis, broccoli florets, and even spinach can be folded in for extra nutrition.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The original recipe, from NYT Cooking, was extraordinarily simple: toss cauliflower florets in olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast alongside a head of garlic until tender.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Place cauliflower florets on a cookie sheet and drizzle generously with olive oil.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2025
Bulk up the veggies: corn kernels, diced zucchinis, broccoli florets, and even spinach can be folded in for extra nutrition.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The original recipe, from NYT Cooking, was extraordinarily simple: toss cauliflower florets in olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast alongside a head of garlic until tender.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Place cauliflower florets on a cookie sheet and drizzle generously with olive oil.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floret. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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floret
noun
flo·ret
ˈflōr-ət 
ˈflȯr-
: a small flower
especially
: one of the small flowers forming the head of a daisy and related plants
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