florist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who grows and deals in flowers
    • the florist made up an attractive bouquet
  2. noun a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold
    florist shop; flower store.

WordNet

Flo"rist noun
Etymology
Cf. F. fleuriste, floriste, fr. F. fleur flower. See Flower.
Definitions
  1. A cultivator of, or dealer in, flowers.
  2. One who writes a flora, or an account of plants.

Webster 1913