† florentadj.
Obsolete.
a. Flourishing.
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the world > action or operation > prosperity > [adjective] > flourishing
flourishinga1340
bloomingc1375
wally?a1513
florent1542
vigent1590
thriving1647
pinguescent1852
furtherly1855
1542 N. Udall tr. Erasmus Apophthegmes f. 68v Sinopa..was a florent citee, and of greate power.
1721 T. D'Urfey New Opera's 28 Scandal has our florent Glory spoil'd.
b. Blooming, flowery.
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the world > plants > part of plant > reproductive part(s) > flower or part containing reproductive organs > flower or flowering plant > [adjective] > having flowers or blossom
blossomedc1374
blossomyc1374
flowereda1375
floweryc1374
flourishingc1400
blossoming1430
bloomed1508
blooming1587
florulent1592
bloomy?1606
floweringa1616
florid1656
floriferous1656
flosculous1656
florent1719
posied1731
emblossomed1766
phaenogamous1805
phaenogamic1808
phanerogamous1816
florescent1821
phaenogamian1828
phanerogamic1830
ablow1838
flowerful1848
floreal1852
floreted1856
blossom-laden1867
1719 T. D'Urfey Wit & Mirth I. 340 Whose florent Spring, now bears delightful Bloom.
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adj.1542