All 3 Uses of
florid
in
Leaves of Grass
- O manhood, balanced, florid and full.†
Chpt 3 *
- How the floridness of the materials of cities shrivels before a man's or woman's look!†
Chpt 12
- The Originatress comes, The nest of languages, the bequeather of poems, the race of eld, Florid with blood, pensive, rapt with musings, hot with passion, Sultry with perfume, with ample and flowing garments, With sunburnt visage, with intense soul and glittering eyes, The race of Brahma comes.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
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(florid as in: a florid style) elaborate (with much decorative detail)