"floristy" meaning in English

See floristy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more floristy [comparative], most floristy [superlative]
Etymology: From florist + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|florist|y}} florist + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} floristy (comparative more floristy, superlative most floristy)
  1. Typical of what a florist produces.
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