blossom ,
n :
A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers. The state or season of producing such flowers. (figuratively) A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise. The colour of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs. blossom v (intransitive) To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom. (intransitive) To begin to thrive or flourish. Junichi Kakizaki, a Japanese floral artist, land and environmental artist, and sculptor, was born on this day in 1971.