reblooming
|re-bloom-ing|
B2
/riːˈbluːmɪŋ/
(rebloom)
flower again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rebloom' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'bloom' from Old English 'blōma' meaning 'flower.'
Historical Evolution
'rebloom' changed from the Old English word 'blōma' and eventually became the modern English word 'bloom,' with the prefix 're-' added to indicate repetition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bloom' meant 'flower,' but with the prefix 're-,' it evolved to mean 'to flower again.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a plant that blooms more than once in a growing season.
The reblooming roses added color to the garden throughout the summer.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 02:07