once-blooming
|once-bloom-ing|
B2
/wʌns ˈbluːmɪŋ/
blooms once
Etymology
Etymology Information
'once-blooming' originates from the combination of 'once,' meaning 'one time,' and 'blooming,' which refers to the process of flowering.
Historical Evolution
'once-blooming' has remained consistent in its usage, referring to plants that flower once per season.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flowering once,' and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a plant, especially a rose, that blooms only once in a growing season.
The once-blooming roses filled the garden with their fragrance in early summer.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 19:53