fränˈdes ə n(t)s noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin frondescentia, from Latin frondescent-, frondescens (present participle of frondescere to become leafy, incho. of frondēre ) + -ia -y — more at frond
1. : the condition or period of unfolding of leaves
2. : foliage
• fron·des·cent (ˈ)frän|des ə nt adjective