Definition

• n. - A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud; flowers, collectively.
• n. - The opening of flowers in general; the state of blossoming or of having the flowers open; as, the cherry trees are in bloom.
• n. - A state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor; an opening to higher perfection, analogous to that of buds into blossoms; as, the bloom of youth.
• n. - The delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves, as on grapes, plums, etc. Hence: Anything giving an appearance of attractive freshness; a flush; a glow.
• n. - The clouded appearance which varnish sometimes takes upon the surface of a picture.
• n. - A yellowish deposit or powdery coating which appears on well-tanned leather.