anthesis

(an t̸hēsis)

noun

the state of full bloom in a flower

Origin: Gr anthēsis < anthein, to bloom < anthos: see antho-

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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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