flōˈres ə n(t)s, flȯˈ-, fləˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin florescentia, from Latin florescent-, florescens (present participle of florescere to begin to bloom, incho. of florēre to bloom) + -ia -y — more at flourish
1. : a state or period of being in bloom or of flourishing
the highest florescence of a civilization
2. : an act of unfolding into or as if into the open flower : anthesis , blossoming