anthesis

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Etymology

Ancient Greek ἄνθησις (ánthēsis, “flowering”), from ἀνθέω (anthéō), from ἄνθος (ánthos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ænˈθisɪs/

Noun

anthesis (countable and uncountable, plural antheses)

  1. (botany) The event of a flower opening.

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