frondescence

Frondescence is defined as leaves, or the production of leaves.

(noun)

An example of frondescence is the birth of leaves in the spring.

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See frondescence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

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