night-blooming
|night-bloom-ing|
B2
/naɪt ˈbluːmɪŋ/
blooming at night
Etymology
Etymology Information
'night-blooming' originates from the combination of 'night' and 'blooming', where 'night' refers to the period of darkness and 'blooming' refers to the process of a flower opening.
Historical Evolution
'night-blooming' has remained consistent in its usage, referring to plants that bloom at night.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'blooming during the night', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to plants or flowers that open or bloom during the night.
The night-blooming jasmine fills the garden with its fragrance after sunset.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 21:23