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blossom

blos·som [ blóssəm ]


noun  (plural blos·soms)
Definition:
 
1. mass of flowers on tree: a mass of flowers appearing on a tree or bush
apple blossom

2. bloom: a single flower

3. flowering: the state of flowering
cherry trees in blossom



intransitive verb  (past and past participle blos·somed, present participle blos·som·ing, 3rd person present singular blos·soms)
Definition:
 
1. come into flower: to open into flower

2. develop well: to develop in a pleasing or promising way

3. stop being shy: to stop being shy and reserved

[ Old English blōstm< Indo-European]

blos·som·y adjective
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