Blossom /(blŏs"sŭm)/

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.

2. A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.

   In the blossom of my youth.

3. The color of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs; -- otherwise called peach color.

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.

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.

3. to appear or grow as if by blossoming; to spread out rapidly.