English Explanatory Dictionary

blushing bride

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A bride.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-blushing bride.wav

Word forms

blushing bride blushing brides

Etymology

Originally a reference to a virgin bride who, lacking sexual experience, might be nervous about her wedding night.

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