cyclic-blooming
|cyc-lic-bloom-ing|
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/ˈsaɪklɪk ˈbluːmɪŋ/
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/ˈsɪklɪk ˈbluːmɪŋ/
blooming in cycles
Etymology
'cyclic-blooming' is a compound word formed from 'cyclic' and 'blooming.' 'Cyclic' comes from the Greek 'kyklos' meaning 'circle' or 'cycle,' and 'blooming' from Old English 'blōma' meaning 'flower.'
'Cyclic' entered English from Latin 'cyclicus,' from Greek 'kyklikos,' and 'blooming' from Old English 'blōma.' The compound 'cyclic-blooming' is a modern formation used in horticultural contexts.
Initially, the components meant 'in cycles' and 'flowering,' and together they now refer to plants that flower in repeating cycles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the phenomenon or process of blooming in cycles, especially in reference to plants.
Cyclic-blooming is common among some tropical plants.
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Adjective 1
describing a plant or flower that blooms in regular, repeating cycles throughout the year.
The cyclic-blooming roses in the garden provide color all year round.
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