inflorescence
in·flo·res·cence
noun \ˌin-flə-ˈre-sən(t)s\Definition of INFLORESCENCE
1
a : the mode of development and arrangement of flowers on an axis b : a floral axis with its appendages; also : a flower cluster
2
: the budding and unfolding of blossoms : flowering
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Origin of INFLORESCENCE
New Latin inflorescentia, from Late Latin inflorescent-, inflorescens, present participle of inflorescere to begin to bloom, from Latin in- + florescere to begin to bloom — more at florescence
First Known Use: 1760
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