reviviscence

noun re·vi·vis·cence \ˌrē-ˌvī-ˈvi-s^ən(t)s, ri-\

Definition of REVIVISCENCE

: an act of reviving : the state of being revived

— re·vi·vis·cent \-s^ənt\ adjective

Latin reviviscere to come to life again, from re- + viviscere to come to life, from vivus alive, living — more at quick

First Known Use: 1626

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