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Blossom

/ˈblɒs.əm/
nounverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush, that appears in spring; the state or period of flowering.

    "The apple trees were covered in delicate pink blossoms."
As verb
  1. 1

    To produce flowers; to develop or come into a promising or beautiful stage.

    "Her talent began to blossom at a young age."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'blossom' originates from the Old English 'blōstma', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*blōstmaz'. It has evolved over centuries, maintaining its connection to flowering plants and the act of blooming, reflecting both literal and metaphorical growth.

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