Blossom /(blŏs"sŭm)/

Blos·som

Blossom

n.
  1. The flower of a plant, or the essential organs of reproduction, with their appendages; florescence; bloom; the flowers of a plant, collectively; as, the blossoms and fruit of a tree; an apple tree in blossom.
    Blossoms flaunting in the eye of day.
  2. A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.
    In the blossom of my youth.
  3. The color of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs; -- otherwise called peach color.

Phrases & Compounds

In blossom
having the blossoms open; in bloom.

Blossom

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Blossomed; p. pr. & vb. n. Blossoming

  1. To put forth blossoms or flowers; to bloom; to blow; to flower.
    The moving whisper of huge trees that branched And blossomed.
  2. To flourish and prosper; to develop into a superior type.
    Israel shall blossom and bud, and full the face of the world with fruit.
    — Isa. xxvii. 6.
  3. to appear or grow as if by blossoming; to spread out rapidly.