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florid
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florid /flor·id/ (flor´id)
1. in full bloom; occurring in fully developed form.
2. having a bright red color.

flor·id (flôrd)
adj.
Of a bright red or ruddy color. Used of certain skin lesions.

flo·ridi·ty (fl-rd-t, flô-) n.

florid
[flôr′id]
Etymology: L, floridus, flowery
in human skin complexion or wound appearance, a bright red color.


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