flor
1 of 2noun
ˈflȯ(ə)r
plural -s
: a coating of microorganisms probably including both yeasts and bacteria that is allowed to form on the surface of some sherry wines to which products of its fermentative activity impart a characteristic nutty flavor
called also film yeast
see mycodermaflor
2 of 2abbreviation
he flourished
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Spanish, mold, flower, from Latin flor-, flos flower
Abbreviation
Latin floruit