reflorescence

English

Etymology

From re- +‎ florescence. Alternatively, directly from Latin reflorescens, present active participle of refloresco (“I flower anew”), from re- +‎ floresco (“I flower”).

Noun

reflorescence (countable and uncountable, plural reflorescences)

  1. (botany) A new blossoming of a plant during the season.
  2. (figurative) Resurgence; reflourishing; revival.

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