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blos·som

 (blŏs′əm)
n.
1. A flower or cluster of flowers.
2. The condition or time of flowering: peach trees in blossom.
3. A condition or period of maximum development. See Synonyms at bloom1.
intr.v. blos·somed, blos·som·ing, blos·soms
1. To come into flower; bloom.
2. To develop; flourish: The child blossomed into a beauty.

[Middle English, from Old English blōstm; see bhel- in Indo-European roots.]

blos′som·y adj.
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An old gray house, surrounded by willows, in a blossomy brook valley, looked more promising, but did not seem quite the thing either.
Lykins against an iron fence, buttonholed him, fastened him with his eye, like the Ancient Mariner, and proceeded to unfold his narrative as placidly and peacefully as if we were all stretched comfortably in a blossomy summer meadow instead of being persecuted by a wintry midnight tempest:
Hailing from the Marne Valley (in Champagne, obvs), it's made without pesticides or chemicals, resulting in an elegant, blossomy champagne with a unique pink colour, owing to the lack of sulphur.
Beautifully fresh and ripe, blossomy aromas with a streak of nectarine lead the way in this creamy style, with hints of tangerine, apricot and white peach, brightened by lemony acidity.
Sandara Chardonnay-Sake (PS2.79, 37.5cl, Aldi stores) A FUSION of Japanese rice wine and chardonnay, this is a gentle, colourless fizz in an off-dry style, with light blossomy notes and hints of pineapple.
A fusion of Japanese rice wine and chardonnay, this is a gentle fizz in an off-dry style (a touch of sweetness), with light blossomy notes and hints of pineapple, balanced by pleasing acidity.
While it's reminiscent of the gentle, blossomy and peachy notes of the glera grape (that makes prosecco), it's dryer, with juicy apple and pear flavours and a floral, fresh finish.
A blend of semillon and cabernet franc, this is soft and fruity with blossomy, citrusy aromas, and an appley, fruity palate with well-balanced acidity on the finish.
Create a phenomenal and super cultural picture with silky, blossomy hues of jolly green, rose violet, coral bush, fiery red, azure blue and antique moss, in addition to golden mustard, uncompromising red and pretty pastels.
An aperitif-style champagne with poise and structure, the elegant white flower nose leads to blossomy stone fruits, red apple and brioche, with balanced acidity and a crisp, refreshing finish.