What part of speech is the word flourish?

The word "flourish" can be several parts of speech, depending on how it is used in a sentence:

* Verb: Means to thrive, prosper, or grow well.

* Noun: Means a showy or elaborate gesture.

* Adjective: Means thriving, prosperous, or successful.

Here are some examples:

Verb: The flowers flourished in the warm sun.

Noun: The violinist gave a dramatic flourish with his bow.

Adjective: The company enjoyed a period of flourishing prosperity.