blossomn.[OE. blosme, blostme, AS. blsma, blstma, blossom; akin to D. bloesem, L. fios, and E. flower; from the root of E. blow to blossom. See Blow to blossom, and cf. Bloom a blossom.]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. (Longfellow.)2. A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.()In the blossom of my youth. (Massinger.)3. The color of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs; -- otherwise called peach color.()In blossom, having the blossoms open; in bloom.()v. i.[AS. blstmian. See Blossom, n.]1. To put forth blossoms or flowers; to bloom; to blow; to flower.()The moving whisper of huge trees that branched
And blossomed. (Tennyson.)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. (Isa. xxvii. 6.)3. to appear or grow as if by blossoming; to spread out rapidly.()