definition of
flourish

[1] #1 flourish v. [boom, thrive, expand] grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming". wn

[2] #2 flourish n. a showy gesture; "she entered with a great flourish". wn

[3] #3 flourish v. [thrive, prosper, fly high] make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance; "The new student is thriving". wn

[4] #4 flourish n. an ornamental embellishment in writing. wn

[5] #5 flourish n. a display of ornamental speech or language. wn