terminal-flowering
|ter-mi-nal-flow-er-ing|
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/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
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/ˈtɜːmɪnəl ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
end-point flowering
Etymology
'terminal-flowering' originates from the combination of 'terminal,' meaning 'end' or 'final,' and 'flowering,' referring to the process of producing flowers.
'Terminal' and 'flowering' have been used in botanical contexts since the 19th century to describe plant growth patterns.
Initially, it described the end-point flowering of plants, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a plant that flowers at the end of a stem or branch, ceasing further growth.
The terminal-flowering characteristic of the plant means it will not grow any taller after blooming.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 16:03