anthesis
- noun
- /ænˈθiːsɪs/
- Specialized
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antésis
- The researchers documented the anthesis of the rare orchid to better understand its reproductive cycles.
Examples
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Herbivory also appears to influence the timing of anthesis in some seagrass species.
Academic text (2012) -
Studies of wheat have demonstrated that heat pulses applied to wheat during anthesis reduced both grain number and weight, highlighting the effect of temperature spikes on grain fill (Wollenweber et al. 2003).
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The gardener noted the exact time of anthesis to ensure proper pollination of the flowering plants.
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During the anthesis period, the vibrant blossoms of the cherry trees attracted many bees.
Synonyms
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2.0
The time when a plant makes many blossoms
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2.5
A time when flowers open and plants become full of blooms
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8.4
Time when many flowers bloom on a plant or in a garden
The time when a plant's flowers form and open
The time when flowers open and bloom
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Etymology
Anthesis comes from the Greek root anth- meaning 'flower' and the ending -esis meaning 'action' or 'process'. So, anthesis is the process or time when a bud opens and the blossom unfolds.