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   blossom

   /ˈblɒs(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush: "tiny white blossoms"
   • ▪ the state or period of flowering: "fruit trees in blossom"

   verb

   • 1. (of a tree or bush) produce flowers or masses of flowers: "a garden in which roses blossom" Similar bloomflowerbe in flowercome into flower/blossomopen (out)burgeonbudsproutmatureburst forthunfold
   • ▪ mature or develop in a promising or healthy way: "their friendship blossomed into romance" Similar developgrowmatureprogressevolveburst forthcome to fruitionflourishthriveget on wellprospersucceedbe successfulmake headwaybloomburgeoninformal:go great gunsOpposite fadefail

   Word Origin Old Englishblōstm, blōstma (noun), blōstmian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bloesem, also to bloom1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. blossomy adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLOSSOM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLOSSOM definition: 1. When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten: 2…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blossomBlossom Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BLOSSOM is the flower of a seed plant; also : the mass of such flowers on a single plant. How to use blossom in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › blossomBLOSSOM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the flower or flowers of a plant, esp conspicuous flowers producing edible fruit. the time or period of flowering (esp in the phrases in blossom, in full blossom ) verb. (of plants) to come into flower. to develop or come to a promising stage. youth had blossomed into maturity. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈblossoming, nounadjective.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blossomBlossom - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The flowering part of a plant or tree that will form the seeds or fruit is called a blossom and synonyms include bloom and flower. The noun can also refer to the state of such flowering. You shouldn't miss cherry blossom time in Washington, D.C. As a verb, blossom means to produce flowers.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLOSSOM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Blossom is the flowers that appear on a tree before the fruit. The cherry blossom came out early in Washington this year. ...the blossoms of plants, shrubs and trees.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › blossomBlossom - definition of blossom by The Free Dictionary

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   Define blossom. blossom synonyms, blossom pronunciation, blossom translation, English dictionary definition of blossom. n. 1. A flower or cluster of flowers. 2. The condition or time of flowering: peach trees in blossom. 3. A condition or period of maximum development.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBLOSSOM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BLOSSOM definition: 1. a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant: 2. If a tree blossoms, it produces…. Learn more.