Definition of a late bloomer

late bloomer

noun

• a person whose body or mind develops later than those of similar age.

  I was something of a late bloomer in school.

  Last edited on Jul 26 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 07 2012.

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Other terms relating to 'bloom':
blooming	Definitions include: intensifier; "bloody".
Other terms relating to 'late':
late	Definitions include: abbreviated form of "later", i.e. "goodbye".

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