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Definition of apple blossom

apple blossom

Plural:apple blossoms
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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."

Photo by George Chernilevsky / Public domain
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

applauder
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apple
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apple blossom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apple-blossom
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