frondescence

[ fron-des-uh ns ]
/ frɒnˈdɛs əns /
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noun

the process or period of putting forth leaves, as a tree, plant, or the like.
leafage; foliage.

Origin of frondescence

1835–45; < New Latin frondēscentia, derivative of Latin frondēscent- (stem of frondēscēns) becoming leafy (present participle of frondēscere, derivative of frondēre to have leaves); see frond, -escence

OTHER WORDS FROM frondescence

fron·des·cent, adjective

Words nearby frondescence

fromentin, fromenty, fromm, frond, fronde, frondescence, frondeur, frondizi, frondose, frons, front

Words related to frondescence

vegetation, verdure, umbrage, growth, greenness, leafage, herbage

Example sentences from the Web for frondescence

  • Many of these cases, and others that might be cited, are probably instances of frondescence or phyllody (see p. 241).

    Vegetable Teratology |Maxwell T. Masters

  • Generally speaking, the disunion is complicated with frondescence—but not always so.

    Vegetable Teratology |Maxwell T. Masters

  • Among Umbelliferæ affected with frondescence of the pistil a similar increase in the number of ovules takes place.

    Vegetable Teratology |Maxwell T. Masters

British Dictionary definitions for frondescence

frondescence
/ (frɒnˈdɛsəns) /

noun

rare the process or state of producing leaves
a less common name for foliage

Derived forms of frondescence

frondescent, frondose or frondous, adjective

Word Origin for frondescence

C19: from New Latin frondēscentia, from Latin frondēscere to put forth leaves, from frōns foliage; see frond