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| bloom·er [ blmər ] (plural bloom·ers) |
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1. plant that flowers: a flowering plant, especially considered with respect to the time of its flowering
  an early bloomer
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2. developer: somebody who grows up or reaches a level of competence at a particular stage of development
described herself as a late bloomer
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3. U.K. embarrassing mistake: a mildly embarrassing mistake
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informal humorous
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| [Mid-18th century. In sense 3 shortening and alteration of blooming error] |
