Etymology of the English word florescence
the English word
florescencederived from the New Latin word
florescentiaderived from the Latin word
florescensderived from the Latin word
florescere ( blossom; increase in physical vigor or renown)
derived from the Latin word
florere (flourish, blossom, be prosperous)
derived from the Latin word
flos (flower, blossom; youthful prime)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*bhel-Date
The earliest known usage of florescence in English dates from the 18th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
