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florescence

Syllabification: (flo·res·cence)
Pronunciation: /flôrˈesəns, fləˈres-/

Definition of florescence

noun

  • the process of flowering:the Hieracia are erect throughout the process of florescence figurativea spectacular cultural florescence

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin florescentia, from Latin florescere 'begin to flower', based on flos, flor- 'flower'

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