blossom
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noun \ˈblä-səm\Definition of BLOSSOM
1
a : the flower of a seed plant; also : the mass of such flowers on a single plant b : the state of bearing flowers
2
: a peak period or stage of development
— blos·somy \-sə-mē\ adjective
See Examples of BLOSSOM
- Her hair smelled of apple blossoms.
- <in the full blossom of her career as a writer>
Origin of BLOSSOM
Middle English blosme, from Old English blōstm; akin to Old English blōwan
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BLOSSOM
- Synonyms
- bloom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime
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Rhymes with BLOSSOM
2blossom
intransitive verbDefinition of BLOSSOM
1
: bloom
2
a : to come into one's own : develop <a blossoming talent> b : to become evident c : to make an appearance
Examples of BLOSSOM
- Their friendship blossomed into romance.
- <the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived>
First Known Use of BLOSSOM
before 12th century
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