1. (

• flower ,
• bloom ,
• blossom

) reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts ;

2. (

• flower ,
• prime ,
• peak ,
• heyday ,
• bloom ,
• blossom ,
• efflorescence ,
• flush

) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity ;

1. (

• bloom ,
• blossom ,
• flower

) produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed" ;

2. (

• blossom ,
• blossom_out ,
• blossom_forth ,
• unfold

) develop or come to a promising stage; "Youth blossomed into maturity" ;