continuous-blooming
|con-tin-u-ous-bloom-ing|
/kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈbluːmɪŋ/
repeated flowering
Etymology
'continuous-blooming' originates from the combination of 'continuous,' meaning 'without interruption,' and 'blooming,' meaning 'producing flowers.'
'Continuous' comes from the Latin word 'continuus,' meaning 'uninterrupted,' and 'blooming' from the Old English 'blōma,' meaning 'flower.'
Initially, it meant 'producing flowers without interruption,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a plant, especially a rose, that blooms repeatedly throughout the growing season.
The continuous-blooming roses added vibrant color to the garden all summer long.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 06:22