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English
Etymology
Old English blōstm, blōstma, probably related to bloom. Cognate with Dutch bloesem and West Frisian bluossem.
Pronunciation
- IPA: (RP)/ˈblɒsəm/
- IPA: (GA)/ˈblɑsəm/
Noun
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Singular blossom |
Plural blossoms |
blossom (plural blossoms)
- A flower, especially indicative of fruit as seen on a fruit tree etc.; taken collectively as the mass of such flowers.
- The blossom has come early this year.
- The state or season of producing such flowers.
- The orchard is in blossom.
Derived terms
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Verb
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Infinitive to blossom |
Third person singular blossoms |
Simple past blossomed |
Past participle blossomed |
Present participle blossoming |
to blossom (third-person singular simple present blossoms, present participle blossoming, simple past and past participle blossomed)
- (intransitive) To have or open into blossoms; to bloom.
- (intransitive) To begin to thrive or flourish.
Synonyms
- (have or open into blossoms): bloom, come into bloom, come into blossom, flower
- (begin to thrive or flourish): bloom, flourish, grow, prosper, thrive
Translations
have or open into blossoms
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Otago Daily Times
WoolOn encourages the creative use of New Zealand wool and forms part of the Alexandra Blossom Festival. Entries close at the end of this month. ...
