flores

Flores is the plural form of flor in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning flowers. The term is used not only for the botanical sense but also as a surname and as a toponym in several countries.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from the Latin flor-, related to flowering. In Spanish and Portuguese, flores denotes multiple blossoms. As a surname, it is widespread in Spanish-speaking regions and Portugal.

Geography and toponymy: Places named Flores include several well-known locations. Flores, Azores, Portugal, is a municipality on Flores Island in the Azores archipelago. The island is noted for its rugged coastline, green highlands, and lagoons, and the main town is Santa Cruz das Flores. Pulau Flores, commonly called Flores Island, is a large island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The island’s principal town is Maumere, and the region lies near larger island groups and protected areas. Isla de Flores is a town on an island in Lake Petén Itzá, Guatemala, connected by road to the mainland town of Santa Elena; it serves as a common base for visitors exploring nearby Mayan ruins such as Tikal.

People: Flores is a common surname in the Spanish-speaking world and in Portugal, borne by many individuals in politics, sports, and the arts.

See also: Flores (disambiguation) for other uses and references.