flowering

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English

Definitions

verb

To put forth blooms.“This plant flowers in June.”
To decorate with pictures of flowers.
To reach a state of full development or achievement.
To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.

noun

The action of the verb to flower.
The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.

adjective

(used only before the noun) Of a plant, that produces flowers.“Azaleas are flowering plants.”
Aflower, in bloom

Related words

Synonyms

flourish bloom blossom floruit anthesis efflorescent blossoming abloom flowery bloomy blooming blossomy inflorescence efflorescence mature unfolding broadleaf floral

Associated

figwort borage asteraceae orchidaceae fleabane fabaceae araceae legume aster phlox saxifrage knotweed

Rhymes

scouring glowering towering empowering cowering devouring souring showering flouring powering

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