repeat-blooming
|re-peat-bloom-ing|
B2
/rɪˈpiːt ˈbluːmɪŋ/
multiple blooms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repeat-blooming' originates from the combination of 'repeat' and 'blooming', where 'repeat' means 'to occur again' and 'blooming' refers to the process of a flower opening.
Historical Evolution
'Repeat-blooming' evolved from the horticultural practice of breeding plants to flower multiple times in a season.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any plant that could flower more than once, but now it is commonly associated with roses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a plant, especially a rose, that blooms more than once in a growing season.
The repeat-blooming roses in the garden provide color throughout the summer.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 16:58