Main Entry: 1flour·ish
Pronunciation: \ˈflər-ish, ˈflə-rish\
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English florisshen, from Anglo-French fluriss-, stem of flurir, florir, from Vulgar Latin *florire, alteration of Latin florēre, from flor-, flos flower
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to grow luxuriantly : thrive
2 a : to achieve success : prosper (a flourishing business) b : to be in a state of activity or production (flourished around 1850) c : to reach a height of development or influence
3 : to make bold and sweeping gestures
