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blossom

/ˈblɒ.səm/
noun

  1. A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; a mass of such flowers.

    "The blossom has come early this year."

  2. The state or season of producing such flowers.

    "The orchard is in blossom."

  3. A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.

verb

  1. To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.

  2. To begin to thrive or flourish.

Synonymsbloom, flourish, grow, prosper, thrive, bloom

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