virescence

noun

vi·​res·​cence və-ˈre-sᵊn(t)s 

vī-

: the state or condition of becoming green

especially : such a condition due to the development of chloroplasts in plant organs (such as petals) normally white or colored

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for virescence

• excrescence
• fluorescence
• quiescence
• quintessence
• senescence
• acquiescence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• convalescence
• effervescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence