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frondescence Definition

fron·des·cence (frän des′əns)

noun

  1. the process, state, or period of putting forth leaves
  2. leaves; foliage

Etymology: < ModL frondescentia < L frondescens, prp. of frondescere, to become leafy < frondere, to put forth leaves < frons: see frond

frondescence Related Forms
fron·des′·cent adjective

Browse dictionary entries near frondescence

  1. ‹ Fronde
  2. ‹ frond
  3. ‹ Fromm
  4. ‹ from
  5. ‹ frolicsome
  6. ‹ frolic
  7. ‹ Froissart
  8. ‹ froideur
  9. ‹ Frohman
  10. ‹ frogman
  1. frons ›
  2. front ›
  3. front burner ›
  4. front-end ›
  5. front-end load ›
  6. front end processor ›
  7. front line ›
  8. front-load ›
  9. front money ›
  10. front nine ›