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German
Etymology
From Flora + -ist, probably after French fleuriste.
Pronunciation
Noun
Florist m (weak, genitive Floristen, plural Floristen, feminine Floristin)
- florist (person who has an interest in and knowledge about flowers; male or unspecified sex)
- florist (person who sells flowers; male or of unspecified sex)
- Synonyms: Blumenverkäufer, Blumenhändler
- florist's (shop where flowers are sold)
- Synonyms: Blumenladen, Blumengeschäft
Usage notes
- (seller, shop): Florist is the official designation for the profession of a trained florist. Otherwise the compounds with Blumen- are more usual.
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