Author: Qazaqova, Nozima Abdulboqiyevna; Boydadayeva, Mukarram Shokirjon qizi

Annotation: This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the floristic metaphor system in the Uzbek language through the prism of national mentality. The research reveals the linguocultural essence of metaphorical units derived from plant names, exploring how the worldview, life philosophy, gender stereotypes, and aesthetic values of the Uzbek people are encoded in them. The article includes concrete language examples from Uzbek folklore, literary texts, and everyday speech. It is demonstrated that floristic metaphors constitute a significant layer of the cognitive-cultural sign system and represent the most nuanced reflection of national thinking through language.

Keywords: floristic metaphor, national mentality, linguoculture, plant nomination, language and thought, ethnolinguistics, cognitive linguistics, conceptual metaphor, gender metaphor, phraseology.

Pages in journal: 260 - 268