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florigen

noun
flo·​ri·​gen | \ ˈflȯr-É™-jÉ™n How to pronounce florigen (audio) \

Definition of florigen

: a hormone or hormonal agent that promotes flowering

Other Words from florigen

florigenic \ ËŒflȯr-​É™-​ˈje-​nik How to pronounce florigenic (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of florigen

1936, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for florigen

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