1. a small flower, especially one of many forming a composite flower head
Usage: botany
2. one of the small sections that make up the head of broccoli or cauliflower

Examples

• Each sunflower head contains hundreds of tiny florets.
• The daisy’s center is made up of many yellow florets.
• She separated the broccoli into individual florets for cooking.
• Cut the cauliflower into small florets before steaming.
• The composite flower consists of numerous disk florets surrounded by ray florets.
• Add the broccoli florets to the stir-fry during the last few minutes.