short-blooming
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/ˌʃɔːrt ˈbluːmɪŋ/
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/ˌʃɔːt ˈbluːmɪŋ/
blooms briefly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'short-blooming' is a compound word formed from 'short' and 'blooming.' 'Short' comes from Old English 'sceort,' meaning 'not long,' and 'blooming' is the present participle of 'bloom,' from Old Norse 'blóm' meaning 'flower.'
Historical Evolution
'short-blooming' was created in modern English by combining 'short' and 'blooming' to describe plants with brief flowering periods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described the duration of blooming, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a plant or flower that blooms for a short period of time.
This is a short-blooming variety of cherry blossom.
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Last updated: 2025/07/31 10:30