BLOOM

• (noun) a powdery deposit on a surface

  synonyms : efflorescence

• (noun) reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

  synonyms : blossom , flower

• (noun) the organic process of bearing flowers

  "you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed"

  synonyms : blooming

• (noun) a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health

  synonyms : blush , flush , rosiness

  The blush on her cheeks was a sign of good health. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the best time of youth

  synonyms : bloom of youth , salad days

• (noun) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

  synonyms : blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , heyday , peak , prime

  The dahlias and chrysanthemums were in their prime. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) produce or yield flowers

  "The cherry tree bloomed"

  synonyms : blossom , flower

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