blossom (
http://definr.com/blossom)
n 1: reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one
having showy or colorful parts [syn:
flower,
bloom]
2: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity [syn:
flower,
prime,
peak,
heyday,
bloom,
efflorescence,
flush]
v 1: produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed" [syn:
bloom,
flower]
2: develop or come to a promising stage; "Youth blossomed into
maturity" [syn:
blossom out,
blossom forth,
unfold]