Hawthorn vs. Blossom

Hawthorn vs. Blossom — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Hawthorn and Blossom

Hawthornnoun

Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches

Blossomnoun

A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.

The blossom has come early this year.

Hawthornnoun

a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus

Blossomnoun

The state or season of producing such flowers.

The orchard is in blossom.

Blossomnoun

(figurative) A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.

Blossomnoun

The colour of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs.

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Blossomverb

(intransitive) To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.

Blossomverb

(intransitive) To begin to thrive or flourish.

Blossomnoun

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

Blossomnoun

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Blossomverb

produce or yield flowers;

The cherry tree bloomed

Blossomverb

develop or come to a promising stage;

Youth blossomed into maturity
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