Definitions for virescence

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virescence vi·res·cence

Spelling: [vahy-res-uh ns, vi-]

IPA: /vaɪˈrɛs əns, vɪ-/

Virescence is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 293 anagrams from letters in virescence (cceeeinrsv).

Definitions for virescence

noun

1. state of becoming somewhat, though usually not totally, green, due to the abnormal presence of chlorophyll.

Origin of virescence

First recorded in 1885-90; viresc(ent) + -ence

Examples for virescence

See also succeeding paragraphs and sections in Chloranthy, virescence, &c.