First Known Use: 1793
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florescence
noun flo·res·cence \flȯ-ˈre-sən(t)s, flə-\
Definition of FLORESCENCE
: a state or period of flourishing
— flo·res·cent \-sənt\ adjective
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Origin of FLORESCENCE
New Latin florescentia, from Latin florescent-, florescens, present participle of florescere, inchoative of florēre to blossom, flourish — more at flourish
Related to FLORESCENCE
- Synonyms
- blossom, bloom, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime
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