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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Blossom \Blos"som\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Blossomed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Blossoming}.] [AS. bl?stmian. See {Blossom}, n.]
1. To put forth blossoms or flowers; to bloom; to blow; to
flower.
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The moving whisper of huge trees that branched
And blossomed. --Tennyson.
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2. To flourish and prosper; to develop into a superior type.
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Israel shall blossom and bud, and full the face of
the world with fruit. --Isa. xxvii.
6.
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3. to appear or grow as if by blossoming; to spread out
rapidly.
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