blossom (n.)

  1. reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

    [ Syn: flower , bloom ]

  2. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

    [ Syn: flower , prime , peak , heyday , bloom , efflorescence , flush ]

    blossom (v.)

  1. produce or yield flowers; The cherry tree bloomed

    [ Syn: bloom , flower ]

  2. develop or come to a promising stage; Youth blossomed into maturity

    [ Syn: blossom out , blossom forth , unfold ]

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