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English noun: blossom | |||
| 1. | blossom (plant) reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts | ||
| Synonyms | bloom, flower | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | reproductive structure | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | apetalous flower, bud, chrysanthemum, floret, floweret, inflorescence, ray floret, ray flower | ||
| Part holonym | carpel, chlamys, floral envelope, floral leaf, ovary, perianth, perigone, perigonium, pistil, stamen | ||
| Part meronym | angiosperm, flowering plant | ||
| 2. | blossom (time) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity | ||
| Synonyms | bloom, efflorescence, flower, flush, heyday, peak, prime | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | period, period of time, time period | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | golden age | ||
English verb: blossom | |||
| 1. | blossom (change) produce or yield flowers | ||
| Samples | The cherry tree bloomed. | ||
| Synonyms | bloom, flower | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | develop | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | burst forth, effloresce | ||
| 2. | blossom (change) develop or come to a promising stage | ||
| Samples | Youth blossomed into maturity. | ||
| Synonyms | blossom forth, blossom out, unfold | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | develop | ||
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