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What is the suffix for flower?

There isn't a single, universally used suffix for "flower." However, there are several common suffixes used in words related to flowers, depending on the specific meaning:

-ist: Indicates a person who studies or cultivates flowers, like "florist."

-y: Indicates something related to flowers, like "flowery" or "daisy-y."

-ing: Indicates an action related to flowers, like "flowering" or "blooming."

-ed: Indicates something adorned with flowers, like "flowered" or "garlanded."

-ous: Indicates a quality of a flower, like "fragrant" or "petalous."

It's important to note that many words related to flowers don't have suffixes at all, such as "rose," "tulip," or "lily."

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