early-blooming
|ear-ly-bloom-ing|
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/ˈɜrli ˈbluːmɪŋ/
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/ˈɜːli ˈbluːmɪŋ/
premature flowering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'early-blooming' originates from the combination of 'early' and 'blooming', where 'early' means 'before the usual time' and 'blooming' refers to the process of a flower opening.
Historical Evolution
'early-blooming' has been used in English to describe plants that flower sooner than expected, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'blooming before the usual time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a plant or flower that blooms earlier than usual or expected.
The early-blooming cherry blossoms attracted many visitors to the park.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 17:03