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anthesis
(an t̸hē′sis)
noun
the state of full bloom in a flower
Origin: Gr anthēsis < anthein, to bloom < anthos: see antho-
See anthesis in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. an·the·ses (-sēz)
The period during which a flower is fully open and functional.
Origin:
Origin: Greek anthēsis, flowering
Origin: , from anthein, to bloom
Origin: , from anthos, flower
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