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efflorescence

noun

/ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

Meaning

the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development

The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.

bloom, flowering, blossoming, culmination

decay, decline, withering

peak efflorescence, cultural efflorescence, efflorescence of art

A gesture or utterance of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy.

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Generosity, nobility of spirit, and forgiveness toward others.

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.