upper-blooming
|up-per-bloom-ing|
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/ˈʌpər ˈbluːmɪŋ/
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/ˈʌpə ˈbluːmɪŋ/
Top flowering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upper-blooming' is a compound word formed from 'upper' and 'blooming'. 'Upper' originates from Old English 'uferra', meaning 'higher', and 'blooming' comes from Middle English 'blomen', meaning 'to flower'.
Historical Evolution
'Upper' and 'blooming' combined in modern English to describe plants that flower at the top.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'blooming' referred to the act of flowering, and 'upper' referred to position. Together, they describe the location of flowering.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing flowers or plants that bloom at the top or upper part of the plant.
The upper-blooming flowers added a vibrant touch to the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 15:16