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flowering

Syllabification: (flow·er·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈflou(-ə)riNG/
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Definition of flowering

adjective

  • (of a plant) in bloom:a basket of flowering plants
  • capable of producing flowers, especially in contrast to a similar plant with the flowers inconspicuous or absent:flowering dogwood
  • [in combination] producing flowers at a specified time or of a specified type:winter-flowering heathers

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