Definition of ANTHESIS

anthesis

Plural: antheses

Noun

  • the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
  • The event of a flower opening.

Origin / Etymology

Ancient Greek ἄνθησις (ánthēsis, “flowering”), from ἀνθέω (anthéō), from ἄνθος (ánthos).

Scrabble Score: 11

anthesis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
anthesis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anthesis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

anthesis is a valid Words With Friends word