blossom
/ˈblɒs.əm/noun
Elementary
1
A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.
2
The state or season of producing such flowers.
3
A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.
4
The colour of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing