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seasonal-blossoming

|sea-son-al-blos-som-ing|

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/ˈsiːzənəl ˈblɒsəmɪŋ/

time-specific flowering

Etymology
Etymology Information

'seasonal-blossoming' originates from the combination of 'seasonal' and 'blossoming', where 'seasonal' refers to a specific time of year and 'blossoming' refers to the act of flowering.

Historical Evolution

'seasonal' and 'blossoming' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'seasonal' deriving from the Latin 'sationem' meaning 'a sowing' and 'blossoming' from the Old English 'blostmian'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'seasonal' meant 'pertaining to a season' and 'blossoming' meant 'to produce flowers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to flowers or plants that bloom at specific times of the year.

The garden is known for its seasonal-blossoming flowers that attract many visitors.

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Last updated: 2025/06/07 19:19