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Professional American football team
The Florida Blazers were an American football team who played in the World Football League in 1974. The team moved to San Antonio in 1975 and became the
Florida_Blazers
First of two seasons of the WFL
1974) Florida Blazers defeated Memphis Southmen, 18–15 (at Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, November 29, 1974) Birmingham Americans 22, Florida Blazers 21
1974 World Football League season
1974_World_Football_League_season
American football player (1945–2024)
League (WFL)'s Virginia Ambassadors, which would later become the Florida Blazers once the circuit began play in July of that year. He was to have joined
Bill_Bergey
Former American football league (1974–1975)
trouble. The Detroit Wheels were looking to move to Charlotte, and the Florida Blazers made overtures of bringing the first place club to Atlanta. In September
World_Football_League
American football player (born 1942)
to the taxi squad. On June 23, 1974, he signed a contract with the Florida Blazers and played one season in the World Football League. He helped Tommy
Mitch Johnson (American football)
Mitch_Johnson_(American_football)
World Football League team
second in the Eastern Division behind the Florida Blazers, earning them a playoff spot and a date against the Blazers in Orlando. Unfortunately, by November
Charlotte_Hornets_(WFL)
Former American football team in the World Football League
best record at 17–3. They lost in the semifinals to the Orlando-based Florida Blazers, 18–15. In 1975, Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, and Paul Warfield finally
Memphis_Southmen
World Football League team (1974–1975)
playoffs, anyway. The Hornets were originally slated to play the Florida Blazers, but the Blazers could sell only 1,000 advance tickets for the first-round matchup
Philadelphia_Bell
American football team
regular season at 15–5 and won the 1974 World Bowl by one point over the Florida Blazers. Financially unstable due to investor reluctance and lavish signing
Birmingham_Americans
American basketball player (born 1999)
postgraduate year at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft with
Anfernee_Simons
College football team of Valdosta State University
The Valdosta State Blazers football program represents Valdosta State University in American football. The Blazers are a member of the Gulf South Conference
Valdosta State Blazers football
Valdosta_State_Blazers_football
American football team (1975)
started as the Florida Blazers in 1974, then moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1975, becoming the San Antonio Wings. The Florida Blazers never drew well
San_Antonio_Wings
American football team
food. They were forced to move their final home game, against the Florida Blazers, to the road due to the poor attendance, and only played after Harris
Portland_Thunder_(WFL)
Championship of the WLAF/NFL Europe
only WFL World Bowl contested, the Birmingham Americans defeated the Florida Blazers 22–21 on December 5, 1974, at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama.
World_Bowl
Stadium in Orlando, Florida
Orlando Panthers of the Continental Football League. In 1974, the Florida Blazers of the World Football League played their only season in existence
Camping_World_Stadium
Defunct World Football League (WFL) team
games, the Wheels got what would be their only win, 15-14 over the Florida Blazers at Orlando. Soon afterward, the league took control of the team and
Detroit_Wheels
Overview of sports opportunities in Orlando, Florida
Orlando as the Florida Blazers. Despite playing before sparse crowds at the Citrus Bowl and not getting paid for weeks at a time, the Blazers won their division
Sports_in_Orlando,_Florida
Belgian basketball player (born 2000)
Second Team | Portland Trail Blazers". blazers.com. Retrieved 3 May 2026. Charania, Shams (19 October 2025). "Agents: Blazers' Sharpe, Camara reach extensions"
Toumani_Camara
American basketball player (born 2000)
Portland Trail Blazers drafted Little with the 25th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. On July 1, 2019, Little officially signed with the Blazers. On February
Nassir_Little
American college football season
head coach Alex Mortensen, the Blazers will play their home games at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. UAB Blazers (0–0) at Illinois Fighting Illini
2026 UAB Blazers football team
2026_UAB_Blazers_football_team
American football player (1942–2018)
Norfolk Neptunes of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL) and the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL). "Roger Anderson". Pro-Football-Reference
Roger_Anderson
American football player and coach (1936–2013)
finally moving to their third and final home in Orlando as the Florida Blazers. The Blazers made it to the 1974 World Bowl and lost by one point to the Birmingham
Jack_Pardee
84, football player (San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, Florida Blazers) Herb Wilkinson, 102, basketball player (Utah Redskins, Iowa Hawkeyes)
2026 deaths in the United States
2026_deaths_in_the_United_States
American football player (born 1950)
a member of the Florida Blazers and San Antonio Wings in the World Football League (WFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.
Richard_Amman
American football player (1952–1994)
of the National Football League (NFL), but played instead for the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974. He was traded to the Chicago
Greg_Latta
Topics referred to by the same term
blazer or blazers in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A blazer is an item of clothing. Blazer or blazers may also refer to: Blazer (surname) Blazer (given
Blazer_(disambiguation)
American football player (born 2003)
American football quarterback. He previously played for the Florida Gators and the UAB Blazers. Kitna is from Tacoma, Washington and attended Waxahachie
Jalen_Kitna
American football player, coach and actor (1952–2025)
of the NFL, and by the Florida Blazers in the World Football League's College Draft. He was selected in round 29 by the Blazers. Reamon went on to stardom
Tommy_Reamon
Fire). One new market was added when the Florida Blazers moved to become the San Antonio Wings; the Blazers and Detroit Wheels were not replaced in their
1975 World Football League season
1975_World_Football_League_season
Former American football team
July 28, 1974 at Hawaiians W 53–29 12,608 5 Wednesday August 7, 1974 Florida Blazers L 21–46 31,193 6 Wednesday August 14, 1974 Philadelphia Bell W 32–29
Chicago_Fire_(WFL)
American football team
3 Wednesday July 24, 1974 at Florida Blazers L 3–15 Florida Citrus Bowl 15,729 4 Wednesday July 31, 1974 Florida Blazers W 7–6 Houston Astrodome 16,268
Shreveport_Steamer
American football player (born 1940)
Annville, Pennsylvania. He signed as a player-coach with the WFL's Florida Blazers in 1974, but sustained a broken collarbone in preseason and saw only
Gary Collins (American football)
Gary_Collins_(American_football)
McNeill LB UCLA 1 10 Chicago Fire Bill Kollar DE Montana State 1 11 Florida Blazers Barty Smith RB Richmond 1 12 Detroit Wheels Paul Seal TE Michigan 2
1974_WFL_Draft
American basketball player (born 2002)
2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with
Chris_Youngblood_(basketball)
Athletic teams representing Valdosta State University
Valdsota State changed its mascot from the 'Rebels' to the 'Blazers'. In 1973 the Blazers upset three-time defending champions Kentucky State in the first
Valdosta_State_Blazers
short-lived World Football League. The Birmingham Americans defeated the Florida Blazers 22–21 on Thursday, December 5, 1974 at Legion Field in Birmingham,
World_Bowl_(WFL)
American football player (born 1951)
a former professional American football quarterback who played for Florida Blazers in World Football League (WFL). He played college football at University
Buddy_Palazzo
American football player (1946–2020)
Houston Oilers for an undisclosed draft pick. Buzin signed with the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL) on June 13, 1974. He was later cut
Rich_Buzin
Basketball player selection
Trail Blazers and the New York Knicks were also involved in a multi-player trade that sent Zach Randolph to the Knicks and Steve Francis to the Blazers. Apart
2007_NBA_draft
American football player (1946–2019)
Strong signed with the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL) on April 6, 1974. He played in all 20 games for the Blazers during the 1974 WFL
Jim_Strong_(running_back)
American football player and coach (1913–1976)
he served one year as an assistant with the World Football League's Florida Blazers under former Redskin Jack Pardee in 1974. Originally, the team was
Wayne_Millner
American football player (1942–2017)
years in the NFL (1972–1973). He went on to finish his career with the Florida Blazers of the WFL in 1974 after which Hilton moved into coaching. In 2008
John Hilton (American football)
John_Hilton_(American_football)
American football player and politician (born 1946)
career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1972. In 1974, he played for the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL). Beatty served as an executive of
Chuck_Beatty
Former ice hockey team of the World Hockey Association
YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. "Hockey Team named "Florida Blazers"".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Breakers
Cleveland_Crusaders
American college football season
Portal". ON3. "UAB Blazers 2025 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports. "2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfers". herosports. "UAB Blazers Schedule 2025". ESPN
2025 UAB Blazers football team
2025_UAB_Blazers_football_team
(Circus) and naval officer. Tommy Reamon, 73, American football player (Florida Blazers, Kansas City Chiefs) and actor. Ignasi Riera i Gassiot, 85, Spanish
Deaths_in_May_2025
American gridiron football player (born 1950)
teams during the season, they were the: Florida Blazers, Detroit Wheels, and Philadelphia Bell. With the Blazers, he played in 7 games, starting 3, and
Don_Ratliff
American football player (born 1948)
injured reserve and was released in 1974. Calloway signed with the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL) on July 14, 1974. He was later placed
Ernie_Calloway
American football player (1938–2017)
He played one last season in 1974 for the Florida Blazers of the start-up World Football League. The Blazers made it to World Bowl 1, losing to the Birmingham
Larry_Grantham
American football player (born 1949)
Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He also played for Florida Blazers of the (WFL). He played college football for the San Diego Toreros
Matt_Maslowski
American football player (born 1947)
Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Walik was signed by the Florida Blazers of the World Football League. He was traded to the Houston Texans (later
Billy_Walik
American football player (1946–2004)
Saints and two seasons in the World Football League (WFL) for the Florida Blazers and San Antonio Wings. He was selected by the Eagles in the eighth
Bill Hobbs (American football)
Bill_Hobbs_(American_football)
American football player (born 1943)
16. After being out of football for three years, he signed with the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974 and finished with 202 rushing
A._D._Whitfield
American football player (born 1944)
start of the 1974 season. He then signed with the Florida Blazers of the World Football League. The Blazers played in the first WFL championship game, but
Cecil_Turner
American football player (1943–2023)
where he finished out his NFL career. In 1974, he played with the Florida Blazers of the World Football League. A three time American Football League
Miller_Farr
(Sam Houston High School), San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, Florida Blazers, San Antonio Wings Ty Summers (Reagan) Jim Bob Taylor (Somerset) Mykkele
List of people from San Antonio
List_of_people_from_San_Antonio
Football team in Alabama
The UAB Blazers football team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in college football. The Blazers compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision
UAB_Blazers_football
American football player (born 1942)
football history. He ended his professional career by playing for the Florida Blazers of the World Football League in 1974. In 1989, Hicks became doorman
W._K._Hicks
American and Canadian football player (1929–2013)
the only WFL World Bowl at Birmingham's Legion Field, defeating the Florida Blazers 22–21. In 1975 the Americans folded, new ownership was brought in and
Jack_Gotta
Defunct World Hockey Association franchise
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1975. The Blazers played at the Pacific
Vancouver_Blazers
NBA professional basketball team season
Trail Blazers season was the 22nd season for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association. During the off-season, the Trail Blazers signed
1991–92 Portland Trail Blazers season
1991–92_Portland_Trail_Blazers_season
Former ice hockey team of the World Hockey Association
rejoined the Blazers, returning to the Philadelphia Flyers the following season. Despite making a decent account of themselves on the ice, the Blazers were no
Philadelphia_Blazers
NBA professional basketball team season
Trail Blazers season was the 20th season for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association. During the off-season, the Trail Blazers acquired
1989–90 Portland Trail Blazers season
1989–90_Portland_Trail_Blazers_season
games at Raymond James Stadium. The World Football League featured the Florida Blazers, Jacksonville Sharks and Jacksonville Express, whereas the United States
Sports_in_Florida
American football player (born 1951)
Frederick College Harvard NFL draft 1973: undrafted Career history Florida Blazers (1974)* Philadelphia Bell (1974-1975) Cleveland Browns (1976–1977)
Bill_Craven
Former ice hockey team of the World Hockey Association
Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers History NHL.com article about the Philadelphia Blazers Calgary Cowboys Vancouver Blazers Philadelphia Blazers Miami
Miami_Screaming_Eagles
American basketball player (born 2000)
four rebounds and three assists, in a 130–111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite a season-high 23 points, alongside two rebounds and three assists
Devin_Vassell
American basketball player (born 1980)
Dixon, who also signed with the Trail Blazers in the 2005 off-season. In Blake's first season with the Blazers, he became a starter and played a significant
Steve_Blake
American football player (born 1947)
but was cut by the Bears. He then played the 1974 season for the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL). McClain attempted to rejoin the
Cliff_McClain
American football player (born 1947)
(CFL) for the BC Lions and in the World Football League (WFL) for the Florida Blazers. "Ely Named Honorary Captain - University of Iowa Athletics". hawkeyesports
Larry_Ely
American football player (born 1949)
(Phoenix) College Texas-El Paso Career history Washington Redskins (1973) Florida Blazers (1974) Montreal Alouettes (1975)* San Antonio Wings (1975) Philadelphia
Larry Willis (gridiron football)
Larry_Willis_(gridiron_football)
American football player (born 1951)
consensus All-American in 1973. He played for the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL). Yoest played high school football
Bill_Yoest
Football team in the World Football League from 1974 to 1975
Results". Retrieved November 11, 2015. Mizell, Hubert (July 11, 1974). "Blazer debut only lukewarm". St. Petersburg Times. p. C1. Retrieved February 25
The_Hawaiians_(WFL)
American football player and coach (1933–2017)
Callahan then took a chance with the World Football League Florida Blazers with Jack Pardee. The Blazers made it to the World Bowl losing to the Birmingham Americans
Ray_Callahan
American football player (1942–1986)
Career history Los Angeles Rams (1965–1972) Portland Storm (1974) Florida Blazers (1974) Awards and highlights First-team All-American (1964) First-team
Clancy_Williams
American football player and coach (born 1949)
S. Playing career 1968–1971 Virginia Union 1974 Chicago Fire 1974 Florida Blazers 1975 San Antonio Wings Positions Tight end, kicker Coaching career
Luther_Palmer
American sport utility vehicle
rear-wheel-drive Blazers were manufactured until 1982, the majority sold were four-wheel drive. As tested by Popular Science in 1973, a K5 Blazer with the 175 hp
Chevrolet_K5_Blazer
American football player (born 1943)
history Washington Redskins (1965–1970) New England Patriots (1971–1972) Florida Blazers (1974) Memphis Southmen (1975) Career NFL statistics Interceptions
Rickie_Harris
American college basketball season
The 2024–25 UAB Blazers men's basketball team represented the University of Alabama at Birmingham during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball
2024–25 UAB Blazers men's basketball team
2024–25_UAB_Blazers_men's_basketball_team
American football player (born 1946)
Redskins before moving to World Football League to play a season with the Florida Blazers. McBath was a two-way player at Penn State, playing offensive and defensive
Mike_McBath
Intercollegiate sports teams of University of Alabama at Birmingham
weeks later, the Blazers beat Northern Illinois 37–13 in the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl for the program's first bowl victory. The Blazers moved into the
UAB_Blazers
Overview of San Antonio, Texas, US
league football rivals to the NFL, both at Alamo Stadium: in 1975, the Florida Blazers of the World Football League relocated to San Antonio as the Wings
Sports_in_San_Antonio
American college basketball season
coached by Mike Davis and the Blazers played their home games at Bartow Arena. On December 30, 2006, UAB lost to Florida in the Orange Bowl Basketball
2006–07 UAB Blazers men's basketball team
2006–07_UAB_Blazers_men's_basketball_team
American basketball player
fifth player in UAB Blazers history to score 1,000 points in a span of two seasons. Lendeborg started all 37 games for the Blazers, averaging 17.7 points
Yaxel_Lendeborg
American gridiron football player (1946–2018)
1974. In June 1974, he was traded to the Florida Blazers for a future draft pick. He was released by the Blazers later in June. Smaha then signed with the
Jiggy_Smaha
American college football season
their preseason coaches poll with the Blazers predicted to finish in fifth place in the conference. The Blazers had five players at five positions selected
2018 Valdosta State Blazers football team
2018_Valdosta_State_Blazers_football_team
American football player (born 1951)
the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. Peiffer played for the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974. He played college football
Dan_Peiffer
American football player (born 1945)
Saints, and in the World Football League (WFL) in 1974 and 1975 for the Florida Blazers and Philadelphia Bell. 1974 was his best season as he completed 232
Bob_Davis_(quarterback)
Defunct American football team
Memorial Stadium 19,436 19 November 6 at Hawaiians L 8–29 13–6 Honolulu Stadium 13,780 20 November 14 Florida Blazers L 24–27 13–7 Anaheim Stadium 28,213
Southern_California_Sun
Former American football team in the WFL
Sharks were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida which competed in the World Football League in 1974. The Sharks folded
Jacksonville_Sharks_(WFL)
Rage (2000) Jacksonville Express (1975) Jacksonville Sharks (1974) Florida Blazers (1974), became San Antonio Wings, folded with the league in 1975 Orlando
List of defunct Florida sports teams
List_of_defunct_Florida_sports_teams
American basketball player (born 1999)
the Portland Trail Blazers in a four-team trade involving the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors. He made his Trail Blazers debut on February 13
Kevin_Knox_II
The Florida Basketball Association (FBA) is a semi-professional men's basketball league that began play in the fall of 2012 with teams in Orlando, Lake
Florida Basketball Association
Florida_Basketball_Association
American football player (born 1946)
scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Ray Graves' Florida Gators football team from 1965 to 1967
Richard_Trapp
American basketball player (born 2004)
March 4, 2026. "Trail Blazers Complete The Comeback To Take Game 2, Even Series Versus Spurs 1-1 | Portland Trail Blazers". blazers.com. Retrieved April
Scoot_Henderson
Archived 2014-08-05 at the Wayback Machine Clip of Palmer broadcast of Florida Blazers vs. Memphis Southmen WFL game, October 16, 1974 RememberTheABA.com
Dick_Palmer_(broadcaster)
NBA professional basketball team season (1st season)
The 1970–71 Portland Trail Blazers season was the inaugural season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In their
1970–71 Portland Trail Blazers season
1970–71_Portland_Trail_Blazers_season
American basketball player (born 1992)
scored a season-high 21 points in a 114–88 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. On January 12, 2015, Rivers was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three-team
Austin_Rivers
3, 2012. In that historic home opener in Birmingham, the Blazers were defeated by the Florida State Seminoles 5-0. The program was established in 2012
UAB_Blazers_beach_volleyball
Public university in Gainesville, Florida, US
The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the
University_of_Florida
FLORIDA BLAZERS
FLORIDA BLAZERS
Female
Italian
Feminine form of Italian Floriano, FLORIANA means "flower."
Female
English
Diminutive form of Latin Lora ("sorrowful"), LORINA means "little sorrowful one."
Female
Icelandic
 Scandinavian form of Icelandic FrÃða, FRIDA means "peace." Compare with another form of Frida.
Girl/Female
French Latin
Flower.
Girl/Female
French American Latin Spanish
Flower.
Female
Gypsy/Romani
 Romani name perhaps derived from the Romanian word Floarea, FLORICA means "flower."Â
Female
English
Latin name derived from the word gloria, GLORIA means "glory."
Girl/Female
Australian, French, German, Latin, Romanian, Swiss
In Bloom; Florence; Blooming
Girl/Female
American, Australian, French, German, Latin, Spanish
Flowery; Flourishing; Blooming; Feast of Flowers
Female
Esperanto
Esperanto name GLORINDA means "worthy of glory."
Female
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Elfreda, ELFRIDA means "elfin strength."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Florrie, FLORI means "flower."Â
Female
English
 Roman Latin name FLORA means "flower." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of flowers and spring. Compare with another form of Flora.
Girl/Female
Indian
A Person who Like to be in a Group
Female
Spanish
Spanish pet form of Latin Lora, LORITA means "sorrowful."Â
Girl/Female
Australian, Romanian
Flower
Male
Romanian
Romanian form of Roman Latin Florian, FLORIN means "flower."
Female
English
English elaborated form of Roman Latin Flora, FLORINDA means "flower."
Girl/Female
Australian, Italian, Spanish
Flower
Female
Hungarian
 Hungarian form of German Frieda, FRIDA means "peaceful ruler." Compare with another form of Frida.
FLORIDA BLAZERS
FLORIDA BLAZERS
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Strength of Lord Rama
Boy/Male
Russian
Defender of man.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bhuvaneshwari | பà¯à®µà®¨à¯‡à®·à¯à®µà®°à¯€Â
Goddess of earth, Goddess name
Boy/Male
Hindu
Gnana - knowledge sense Sekar - God
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian, Traditional
Name of a River
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Mongolian City
Male
French
Old French form of Latin Christianus, CHRESTIEN means "believer" or "follower of Christ."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Briar, BRIER means "briar plant."
Biblical
the mercy, or the beloved, of God
Girl/Female
Tamil
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FLORIDA BLAZERS
FLORIDA BLAZERS
FLORIDA BLAZERS
FLORIDA BLAZERS
FLORIDA BLAZERS
n.
A fluoride.
a.
Bright in color; flushed with red; of a lively reddish color; as, a florid countenance.
n.
One who writes a flora, or an account of plants.
n.
The quality of being florid; floridness.
n.
A portion of the Mass (Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Glory be to God on high), and also of the communion service in some churches. In the Episcopal Church the version in English is used.
n.
A silver coin of Florence, first struck in the twelfth century, and noted for its beauty. The name is given to different coins in different countries. The florin of England, first minted in 1849, is worth two shillings, or about 48 cents; the florin of the Netherlands, about 40 cents; of Austria, about 36 cents.
a.
Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, the dogwood (Cornus florida).
n.
A doxology (beginning Gloria Patri, Glory be to the Father), sung or said at the end of the Psalms in the service of the Roman Catholic and other churches.
n.
The quality of being florid.
n.
A small, footless, burrowing, snakelike lizard (Rhineura Floridana) allied to Amphisbaena, native of Florida; -- so called because it leaves its burrows after a thundershower.
n.
The black grouper of Florida and Texas.
n. pl.
A subclass of algae including all the red or purplish seaweeds; the Rhodospermeae of many authors; -- so called from the rosy or florid color of most of the species.
n.
A large West Indian and Florida food fish (Lachnolaemus).
n.
A fresh-water tortoise (Pseudemus concinna) of Florida.
a.
Covered with flowers; abounding in flowers; flowery.
a.
Flowery; ornamental; running in rapid melodic figures, divisions, or passages, as in variations; full of fioriture or little ornamentations.
adv.
In a florid manner.
a.
Embellished with flowers of rhetoric; enriched to excess with figures; excessively ornate; as, a florid style; florid eloquence.
n.
The musical setting of a gloria.