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kukka — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bloom noun A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
  • blossom noun A flower, especially one that grows on a fruit tree.
  • bud noun A small swelling on a plant that will develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
  • floral adjective Relating to or decorated with flowers.
  • flower noun The colorful blooming part of a plant, often used for decoration or given as a gift.

Senses

kukka is used for these senses in English:

  • bloom (mineralogy) A bright-hued variety of some minerals.
  • blossom A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.
  • bud (usually uncountable, slang) Potent cannabis taken from the flowering part of the plant (the "bud"), or marijuana generally.
  • floral Of, pertaining to, or connected with flowers.
  • floral Portraying flowers, especially in a stylized way.

bloom — full definition

  1. noun A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
  2. verb Of a plant, to produce and open flowers.
  3. verb To grow, thrive, or reach a peak of health, beauty, or success.

blossom — full definition

  1. noun A flower, especially one that grows on a fruit tree.
  2. verb To produce flowers; to bloom.
  3. verb To develop and flourish over time.

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