1. noun /ˈblɒ.səm,ˈblɑ.səm/
a) A flower, especially indicative of fruit as seen on a fruit tree etc.; taken collectively as the mass of such flowers.
The blossom has come early this year.
b) The state or season of producing such flowers.
The orchard is in blossom.
2. verb /ˈblɒ.səm,ˈblɑ.səm/
a) To have or open into blossoms; to bloom.
b) To begin to thrive or flourish.
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