floruit

noun

ˈflȯr-(y)ə-wət How to pronounce floruit (audio)
Definition of floruitnext
as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement the floruit of Greek art and literature in the fifth century b.c.

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  1. bloom
  2. blooming
  3. flower
Noun
  • This is the best time to remove dead blooms and gently shape the shrub by trimming its branches.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Consider taking out a few roses in dense beds to make way for a steppingstone path through the blooms.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bloom
Noun
  • To ensure continuous blooming, violets also need to grow in a fertile medium.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Additional Tips for Timely Blooms While simulating long nights is crucial for ensuring prompt blooming, taking good care of your cactus year-round is just as important.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Black-Eyed Susans Black-eyed Susans are known for their cheerful yellow flowers that persist from mid-summer to early fall.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Fans left flowers in a makeshift shrine outside Tenerife’s stadium.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of flower
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“Floruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floruit. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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