bloomer

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: может относиться к цветку, который цветёт определённым образом, или описывать неловкую ошибку.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a flower that blooms in a particular way, or it can describe an embarrassing mistake.

1. A flowering plantB1formal

   A plant that produces flowers, especially one that blooms in a specific manner or season.

   Цветущее растение

   • This rose is a late bloomer, flowering in autumn.
   • The garden is full of early bloomers like daffodils.
   • She planted a variety of bloomers to ensure color all year.

   Synonymsangiospermflowerflowering plant

2. An embarrassing mistakeB2informalbritish

   A foolish or embarrassing error, often made in public.

   Оплошность

   • He made a real bloomer by calling his boss by the wrong name.
   • Forgetting the meeting time was a major bloomer.
   • She realized her bloomer as soon as she sent the email.

   Synonymsblunderbonerboo-booclangererrorfaux pasgaffehowlermistakeslip