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frondescence|frɒnˈdɛsəns|
[ad. mod.L. frondescentia, f. L. frondescent-em: see next and -ence.]
a. The process or period of coming into leaf.
b. The conversion or development of other organs into leaves.
c. Fronds or leaves collectively.
[1793Martyn Lang. Bot., Frondescentia, leafing season..the time of the year when plants first unfold their leaves.] 1841Maunder Sci. & Lit. Treas., Frondescence..the precise time of the year and month in which each species of plant unfolds its leaves. 1888Harper's Mag. July LXXVII. 216 Nearly as bright are the masses of pomme⁓cannelle frondescence, the groves of lemon and orange. |