/ ˈflɒrɪd; NAmE ˈflɔː-; ˈflɑː-/ adjective
1.
( of a person's face ) red :
a florid complexion
2.
(usually disapproving ) having too much decoration or detail :
florid language
► florid·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: from Latin floridus , from flos , flor- flower.