fructescence

noun

fruc·​tes·​cence
ˌfrəkˈtesᵊn(t)s,
fru̇k-,
frük-
plural -s
: the period of maturing of fruit
fructescent
¦frək¦tesᵊnt
(ˈ)fru̇k-
(ˈ)frük-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin fructescentia, from Latin fructescent-, fructescens, present participle of fructescere to produce fruit, from fructus fruit

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“Fructescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fructescence. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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