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 efflorescence efflorescence /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

noun

  1. A powdery deposit on a surface  ( bloom , efflorescence )
    a powdery deposit on a surface
  2. The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms  ( anthesis , blossoming , efflorescence , florescence , flowering , inflorescence )
    the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
      The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
    The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
  3. Any red eruption of the skin  ( efflorescence , rash , roseola , skin rash )
    any red eruption of the skin
     The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
    The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
  4. The period of greatest prosperity or productivity  ( bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , heyday , peak , prime )
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity


 orchidaceous plant orchidaceous plant /ˌɔːrkɪˈdeɪʃəs plænt/

noun

  1. Any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors  ( orchidaceous plant , orchid )
    any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
     The exotic orchid flowers were a unique addition to the arrangement
    The exotic orchid flowers were a unique addition to the arrangement


 instep instep /ˈɪnˌstɛp/

noun

  1. The part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot  ( instep )
    the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot
  2. The arch of the foot  ( instep )
    the arch of the foot
     The new shoes rubbed painfully on the instep of her foot
    The new shoes rubbed painfully on the instep of her foot


 Solidago bicolor Solidago bicolor /ˌsɒlɪˈdeɪgoʊ baɪˈkʌlər/

noun

  1. Plant of eastern North America having creamy white flowers  ( silverrod , Solidago bicolor )
    plant of eastern North America having creamy white flowers