■ verb
1》 grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
↘be working or at the height of one's career during a specified period.
2》 wave (something) about dramatically.
■ noun
1》 a bold or extravagant gesture or action.
2》 an ornamental flowing curve in handwriting or scrollwork.
3》 Music an ornate musical passage.
↘a fanfare played by brass instruments.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. floriss- , lengthened stem of florir , based on L. florere , from flos , flor- 'a flower'.