blossom blossom /ˈblɑːsəm/

noun

1. () Reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts  ( bloom , blossom , flower )
   reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
    The flower bloomed in a riot of colors, its petals reaching for the sun
   The flower bloomed in a riot of colors, its petals reaching for the sun
   
   
2. The period of greatest prosperity or productivity  ( bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , heyday , peak , prime )
   the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
   

verb

1. () Produce or yield flowers  ( flower , blossom , bloom )
   produce or yield flowers
    The cherry tree bloomed
   The cherry tree bloomed
   
2. () Develop or come to a promising stage  ( blossom forth , blossom out , blossom , unfold )
   develop or come to a promising stage
    Youth blossomed into maturity
   Youth blossomed into maturity