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

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

3. 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.

4. 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. If someone or something blossoms, they develop good, attractive, or successful qualities.

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.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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › blossomBLOSSOM | 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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › blossomBlossom Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   BLOSSOM meaning: a flower especially of a fruit tree.