/ bluːm; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun ( formal or technical )
1.
[ C ] a flower (usually one on a plant that people admire for its flowers) :
the exotic blooms of the orchid
2.
[ sing. , U ] a healthy fresh appearance :
the bloom in her cheeks
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IDIOMS
- in (full) bloom
■ verb [ v ]
1.
to produce flowers
SYN flower :
Most roses will begin to bloom from late May.
2.
to become healthy, happy or confident
SYN blossom :
The children had bloomed during their stay on the farm.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old Norse blóm flower, blossom, blómi prosperity, blómar flowers.