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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBlossom
/ˈblɒs.əm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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."
- 1
To produce flowers; to develop or come into a promising or beautiful stage.
"Her talent began to blossom at a young age."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'blossom' originates from the Old English 'blōstm', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*blōstmaz', meaning 'to bloom'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both the act of flowering and the flower itself.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Blossom" is said worldwide
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fleur
"Les cerisiers sont en pleine fleur au printemps."
Blüte
"Die Apfelbäume stehen in voller Blüte."
fiore
"I mandorli sono coperti di fiori in primavera."
flor
"Los cerezos están en plena floración."
flor
"As árvores de pêssego estão cheias de flores."
फूल
Transliteration: phool
"वसंत में पेड़ फूलों से भर जाते हैं।"
花
Transliteration: huā
"春天樱花盛开。"
꽃
Transliteration: kkot
"봄에는 벚꽃이 핀다."
花
Transliteration: hana
"桜の花が春に咲きます。"
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