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Blossom Blossomed Verb  Word Origin  Example Bank Tree

Front blossom
Back blos•som
noun, verb
BrE /ˈblɒsəm/
NAmE /ˈblɑːsəm/

noun
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[countable, uncountable]
a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush

cherry/orange/apple blossom
The trees are in blossom.
She loved the spring, when the blossom was out.
verb
 verb forms
 word origin
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1 [intransitive] (of a tree or bush) to produce blossom

The cherry trees blossomed early this year.
2 [intransitive] to become more healthy, confident or successful

She has visibly blossomed over the last few months.
~ into sth Their friendship blossomed into love.

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