Blossom — Defs

01 n. The flower of a plant, or the essential organs of reproduction, with their appendages; florescence; bloom; the flowers of a plant, collecti…

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.” — Longfellow.
2.
A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.
“In the blossom of my youth.” — Massinger.
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.

02 v. i. To put forth blossoms or flowers; to bloom; to blow; to flower.

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.” — Tennyson.
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.