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abloom

adjective
\ ə-ˈblüm How to pronounce abloom (audio) \

Definition of abloom

: abounding with blooms : blooming

First Known Use of abloom

1729, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abloom

a- entry 1 + bloom entry 2

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