All 3 Uses of
flourish
in
The Aeneid
- A trusty coat of mail to me he sent, Thrice chain'd with gold, for use and ornament; The helm of Pyrrhus added to the rest, That flourish'd with a plume and waving crest.†
Book 3
- It flourish'd long, In pride of wealth and warlike people strong, Till curs'd Mezentius, in a fatal hour, Assum'd the crown, with arbitrary pow'r.†
Book 8
- The specter seems the Daunian chief to dare, And flourishes his empty sword in air.†
Book 10 *
Definition:
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(flourish as in: the business is flourishing) to thrive (grow or develop well)