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anthesis

Pronunciation: /anˈθiːsɪs/

Definition of anthesis

noun

[mass noun] Botany
  • the flowering period of a plant, from the opening of the flower bud.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek anthēsis 'flowering', from anthein 'to blossom'

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