anthesis

noun

an·the·sis an-ˈthē-səs

: the action or period of opening of a flower

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During anthesis, these attractive purplish-red flowers emit a strong foul odour similar to that of carrion. —

Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2013

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, borrowed from Greek ánthēsis "blooming," from anthē-, variant stem of antheîn "to blossom, bloom" (verbal derivative of ánthos "flower") + -sis -sis — more at antho-

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of anthesis was circa 1823

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