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Etymology of the Latin word inflorescens

the Late Latin word inflorescens

derived from the Latin word inflorescere

using the Latin prefix in- (suffix for no)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne (not)

derived 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-

Word found in Late Latin