frondescence

[ fron-des-uhns ]

noun

1. the process or period of putting forth leaves, as a tree, plant, or the like.
2. leafage; foliage.

frondescence

/ frɒnˈdɛsəns /

noun

1. rare.
   the process or state of producing leaves
2. a less common name for foliage

Derived Forms

• fronˈdescent, adjective

Other Words From

• fron·descent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frondescence¹

First recorded in 1835–45; < New Latin frondescentia, derivative of Latin frondescent-, the present participle stem of frondescēns “becoming leafy,” from the inchoative verb frondescere “to become leafy, put forth leaves,” a derivative of frondēre “to have leaves” + -ia -ia ( def ); frond, -escence

Word History and Origins

Origin of frondescence¹

C19: from New Latin frondēscentia , from Latin frondēscere to put forth leaves, from frōns foliage; see frond

Example Sentences

Generally speaking, the disunion is complicated with frondescence—but not always so.

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Among Umbelliferæ affected with frondescence of the pistil a similar increase in the number of ovules takes place.

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Many of these cases, and others that might be cited, are probably instances of frondescence or phyllody (see p. 241).

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Engelmann makes use of the word frondescence in the same cases.

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Related Words

• vegetation