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Blooming Patch

/ˈbluː.mɪŋ pætʃ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small area or plot of land where flowers are cultivated and bloom abundantly.

    "The garden featured a blooming patch of wildflowers that attracted many bees."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical expression referring to a period or place of flourishing or thriving.

    "During the summer, the community experienced a blooming patch of creativity and innovation."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blooming' derives from the Old English 'blōma', meaning flower or blossom, while 'patch' comes from the Middle English 'pacche', referring to a small area or piece of ground. The combination suggests a vibrant area of flowers, reflecting a shift in meaning from individual flowers to a collective blooming space.

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