antheses
|an-the-ses|
/ænˈθiːsiːz/
(anthesis)
flowering / flower opening
Etymology
'anthesis' originates from Modern Latin, specifically the word 'anthesis', where the element 'anth-' meant 'flower'.
'anthesis' changed from the Ancient Greek word 'anthēsis' (ἀνθῆσις), which itself derives from 'anthos' meaning 'flower', and the term entered English via New/Modern Latin.
Initially, it meant 'a flowering' or 'the act of a flower opening', and over time it has retained essentially the same botanical meaning as 'the period when a flower is fully open'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'anthesis': the period or act of a flower opening and being fully functional (the flowering period).
The antheses of the meadow plants are staggered, so different species bloom at different times.
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Last updated: 2025/08/24 00:47