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A blossom; the flower of a plant, especially of an ornamental plant; an expanded bud.
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The state of blossoming; the opening of flowers in general; flowers collectively: as, the plant is in bloom, or covered with bloom.
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A state of health and growth promising higher perfection; a flourishing condition; a palmy time: as, the bloom of youth.
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The rosy hue on the cheek indicative of youth and health; a glow; a flush.
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A name sometimes given to minerals having a bright color: as, the rose-red cobalt bloom, or erythrite, etc.
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A powdery deposit or coating of various kinds.
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The powdery appearance on coins, medals, and the like, when newly struck.
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In painting, a cloudy appearance on the surface of varnish.
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The yellowish fawn-colored deposit from the tanning-liquor on the surface of leather, and penetrating it to a slight depth.
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A fine variety of raisin.
To produce or yield blossoms; flower, literally or figuratively.
To glow with a warm color.
To be in a state of healthful beauty and vigor; show the beauty of youth; flourish; glow.
To put forth, as blossoms.
To impart a bloom to; invest with luster or beauty.
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A roughly prepared mass of iron, nearly square in section, and short in proportion to its thickness, intended to be drawn out under the hammer or between the rolls into bars.