First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bloom
noun \ˈblüm\
Definition of BLOOM
1
: a mass of wrought iron from the forge or puddling furnace
2
: a bar of iron or steel hammered or rolled from an ingot
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Origin of BLOOM
Middle English blome lump of metal, from Old English blōma
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2bloom
noun
Definition of BLOOM
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2
a : a state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor b : a state or time of high development or achievement <a career in full bloom>
3
: a surface coating or appearance: as a : a delicate powdery coating on some fruits and leaves b : a rosy appearance of the cheeks; broadly : an outward evidence of freshness or healthy vigor c : a cloudiness on a film of varnish or lacquer d : a grayish discoloration on chocolate e : glare caused by an object reflecting too much light into a television camera
Origin of BLOOM
Middle English blome, from Old Norse blōm; akin to Old English blōwan to blossom — more at blow
First Known Use: 13th century
3bloom
verb
: to produce flowers
: to change, grow, or develop fully
Full Definition of BLOOM
intransitive verb
1
a : to produce or yield flowers b : to support abundant plant life <make the desert bloom>
2
a (1) : to mature into achievement of one's potential (2) : to flourish in youthful beauty, freshness, or excellence b : to shine out : glow
3
: to appear or occur unexpectedly or in remarkable quantity or degree
4
: to become densely populated with microorganisms and especially plankton —used of bodies of water
transitive verb
1
obsolete : to cause to bloom
2
: to give bloom to
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First Known Use of BLOOM
13th century
Bloom
biographical name \ˈblüm\
Definition of BLOOM
Harold 1930– Am. literary critic
BLOOM[2] Defined for Kids
1bloom
noun \ˈblüm\
Definition of BLOOM for Kids
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: 1flower 1
2
: the period or state of producing flowers <The bushes are in bloom.>
3
: a condition or time of beauty, freshness, and strength <the bloom of youth>
4
: the rosy color of the cheek
2bloom
verb
bloomedbloom·ing
Definition of BLOOM for Kids
1
: to produce flowers <This tree blooms in the spring.>
2
: to change, grow, or develop fully <The children quickly bloomed.>
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