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The unfolding of blossoms
Answer for the clue "The unfolding of blossoms ", 11 letters:
florescence
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Word definitions for florescence in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms [syn: blossoming , flowering , inflorescence , anthesis , efflorescence ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The time, or the condition of budding or flowering
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Florescence \Flo*res"cence\, n. [See Florescent .] (Bot.) A bursting into flower; a blossoming. --Martyn.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"process of flowering," 1764, from Modern Latin florescentia , from Latin florescentem (nominative florescens ) "blooming," present participle of florescere "to begin to bloom," inceptive of florere "to blossom" (see flourish (v.)).
Usage examples of florescence.
The plant, too, is characterized by a threefold structure, root, stem with leaves, and florescence, which in their way represent the three alchemical functions.
Extracts, elixirs, spirits, oils, essences, quintessences, florescences, salts, concentrates, and distillations filled a glittery collection of vials and charming ornate bottles fitted in two custom-designed carrying cases, each as large as a Samsonite two-suiter, and both bags now stood bursting with potential in this rank, mildew-riddled bathroom.
Local Native Americans did develop an agriculture based on local domesticates, did thereby support themselves in villages, and even developed a cultural florescence (the Hopewell culture centered on what is today Ohio) around 200 B.