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Definition of apple blossom

apple blossom

Plural:apple blossoms
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apple blossom Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The flower of an apple tree, typically having five white petals tinged with pink, which blooms in early spring before the leaves fully emerge.

Example

"The orchard was beautiful in early May, its branches heavily laden with fragrant apple blossom."

2

American The official state flower of the US states of Michigan and Arkansas.

Example

"Michigan designated the apple blossom as its state flower in 1897 to celebrate the region's prominent fruit industry."

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• Nearby Words

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apparel
apple
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appliance
apricot

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound noun formed from the Old English 'æppel' (apple) and 'blostm' (blossom).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apple blossom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apple blossom
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