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Definition of Bloomer
1. Noun. A flower that blooms in a particular way. "A night bloomer"
2. Noun. An embarrassing mistake.
Generic synonyms: Error, Fault, Mistake
Specialized synonyms: Bobble, Snafu, Spectacle, Bull, Fumble, Muff, Fluff, Faux Pas, Gaffe, Gaucherie, Slip, Solecism, Howler, Clanger, Misstep, Stumble, Trip, Trip-up
Derivative terms: Blunder, Botch, Botchy, Bungle, Bungle, Flub, Foul Up, Fuck Up
Definition of Bloomer
1. n. A costume for women, consisting of a short dress, with loose trousers gathered round ankles, and (commonly) a broad-brimmed hat.
Definition of Bloomer
1. Noun. An ironworker. ¹
2. Noun. a circular loaf of white bread ¹
3. Noun. a blooming flower ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bloomer
1. a blooming plant [n -S]
Medical Definition of Bloomer
1. 1. A costume for women, consisting of a short dress, with loose trousers gathered round ankles, and (commonly) a broad-brimmed hat. 2. A woman who wears a Bloomer costume. Origin: From Mrs. Bloomer, an American, who sought to introduce this style of dress. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bloomer
Literary usage of Bloomer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Rose Annual by American Rose Society (1918)
"Above average in color and fragrance; good grower; fairly good bloomer. ...
Growth and color good; foliage inclined to mildew; fairly good bloomer. ..."
2. History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth by Benjamin F. Gue (1903)
"Mrs. bloomer began to advocate the dress reform in her paper and the public
obtained the impression that she was the originator of the new costume and it ..."
3. International Catalogue of Scientific Literature by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1906)
"bloomer, HHJ Mulac., London, 10, 1903, (31-40, pi. II). •So/eii (Linné),
classification of British species. bloomer ..."
4. Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States by United States Supreme Court, William Cranch, Henry Wheaton, Richard Peters, Benjamin Chew Howard, Jeremiah Sullivan Black (1905)
"It was a bill filed by bloomer, who claimed under Wilson, the assignee of
Woodworth's planing machine. The whole of *Wilson's title ..."
5. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of the State of by Nicholas Hill, New York (State). Supreme Court (1843)
"bloomer v. Waldron. bloomer v. ... Benjamin Waldron and Sally Ann his wife,
brought ejectment in the court below against bloomer, for a lot of ground ..."
6. History of Indiana from Its Exploration to 1922 by Logan Esarey, William F. Cronin (1922)
"Fraternally, he is a Mason, Thirty-second degree, life member of the Elks, life
member of the Chicago Athletic Association. William E. bloomer, treasurer ..."
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