flowering

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈflaʊəɹɪŋ/
• Hyphenation: flow‧er‧ing

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Verb

flowering

1. present participle and gerund of flower

Noun

flowering (plural flowerings)

1. (horticulture) The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
2. (figurative) The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.

   Synonym: floruit

Adjective

flowering (not comparable)

1. (used only before the noun) Of a plant, that produces flowers.

   Azaleas are flowering plants.

2. aflower, in bloom

Derived terms

Anagrams

• Wolfinger, reflowing