2. A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.

Bloom"er*y (&?;), n. (Manuf.) A furnace and forge in which wrought iron in the form of blooms is made directly from the ore, or (more rarely) from cast iron.

Bloom"ing, n. (Metal.) The process of making blooms from the ore or from cast iron.

Bloom"ing, a. 1. Opening in blossoms; flowering.

2. Thriving in health, beauty, and vigor; indicating the freshness and beauties of youth or health.

Bloom"ing*ly, adv. In a blooming manner.

Bloom"ing*ness, n. A blooming condition.

Bloom"less, a. Without bloom or flowers. Shelley.

Bloom"y (&?;), a. 1. Full of bloom; flowery; flourishing with the vigor of youth; as, a bloomy spray.

But all the bloomy flush of life is fled.

Goldsmith.

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