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Flory

Flory

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A last name used by members of the same family
  • proper noun
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  • Koop pulled open the outer door, and Flory, turning the key on the inner door, glanced back and said, "Hi."

Examples

  • As for Flory, her plate was already full.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • And then they appointed Paul Flory, who had been the head of the Mellon Institute.

  • Then Jim Flory turned the corner, his keys already in his hand.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Watching Flory sleep, Lloyd remembered an experience from his own youth.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Through the glass outer door, he could see Flory fumbling in the dark at the inner lock.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • We thank Nicole Flory and Jason Hatton.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Flory also had a teenage daughter, giddy one day, morose the next.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • L. Flory is a well-known author from Chesapeake.

  • The scientist Paul Flory made significant contributions to polymer chemistry.

  • In the ceremony, we honored the legacy of the Flory family and their impact on the community.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Flory is a family name that comes from the old root Flor- meaning 'flower'. So think of a family named for a flower — the name began as a personal name or nickname and later became a surname.