First Known Use: before 12th century
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1blossom
noun blos·som \ˈblä-səm\
: a flower especially of a fruit tree
Full 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
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Origin of BLOSSOM
Middle English blosme, from Old English blōstm; akin to Old English blōwan
Related to BLOSSOM
- Synonyms
- bloom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime
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Rhymes with BLOSSOM
2blossom
verb
: to produce flowers
: to change, grow, and develop fully
Full Definition of BLOSSOM
intransitive verb
1
: bloom
2
a : to come into one's own : develop <a blossoming talent> b : to become evident c : to make an appearance
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First Known Use of BLOSSOM
before 12th century
Other Botany Terms
BLOSSOM Defined for Kids
1blossom
noun blos·som \ˈblä-səm\
Definition of BLOSSOM for Kids
1
: 1flower 1 <cherry blossoms>
2
: 1bloom 2 <The tree is in full blossom.>
2blossom
verb
blos·somedblos·som·ing
Definition of BLOSSOM for Kids
1
: 2bloom 1
2
: to appear, change, grow, or develop <The town blossomed into a city.>
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