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blueblossom

blueblossom

1 7.6
A shrub with bright blue flowers that attracts butterflies
  • noun
  • US
: flor azul
  • The blueblossom blooms beautifully in spring.

Examples

  • The blueblossom in her garden attracts many butterflies.

  • We planted a blueblossom near the fence to add color to the yard.

  • In spring, the blueblossom produces clusters of bright blue flowers.

  • I saw a blueblossom in the garden yesterday.

  • The garden was filled with vibrant blueblossom, attracting many pollinators.

  • In spring, the blueblossom plants bloom beautifully, covering the landscape in blue.

  • She planted several blueblossom shrubs along the walkway for added color.

Synonyms

ceanothus
vsblueblossom
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A bush from North America with clusters of small blue or white flowers

is a general shrub with blue flowers rather than only that genus

Surface Forms

blueblossom singular
blueblossoms plural

Morphology

blueblossom = blue + blossom (transparent) = blue + blossom

Clear compositional compound of the colour 'blue' and 'blossom'; a B1 learner who knows both components can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Blueblossom is a simple English compound made from blue ('the color') and blossom ('a flower' or 'to bloom'), so the word gives a clear picture of a plant with blue flowers.