Flowering
/ˈflaʊ.ər.ɪŋ/noun
The process of producing flowers or being in bloom.
Did you know?In ancient times, flowers were often associated with divine messages, believed to carry the souls of the departed or the whispers of the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰleh₁-
“To bloom or blossom.”
Latin
Latin
flōrem
“A flower, the blossom of a plant.”
Old French
Old French
flor
“A flower or bloom.”
Middle English
Middle English
flour
“Flower or the best part of something.”
Modern English
English
flowering
“The act or process of producing flowers, associated with vitality and beauty.”