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an·the·sis [ an thssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. blooming of flower: the opening of a flower bud

2. flowering period: the period of time between the opening of a flower and the formation of the fruit

[Mid-19th century. Via modern Latin< Greek anthēsis "bloom" < anthein "to flower" < anthos "flower"]
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