单词 | frondescence |
释义 | frondescence in British English (frɒnˈdɛsəns) noun 1. rare the process or state of producing leaves 2. a less common name for foliage Derived forms frondescent (fronˈdescent) or frondose (ˈfrondose) or frondous (ˈfrondous) adjective Word origin C19: from New Latin frondēscentia, from Latin frondēscere to put forth leaves, from frōns foliage; see frondfrondescence in American English (frɑnˈdɛsəns) noun 1. the process, state, or period of putting forth leaves 2. leaves; foliage Derived forms frondescent (fronˈdescent) adjective Word origin < ModL frondescentia < L frondescens, prp. of frondescere, to become leafy < frondere, to put forth leaves < frons: see frond |
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