An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Blüte
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Blüte, f., ‘blossom, bloom, prime,’ from the plur. of the equiv. MidHG. bluot, plur. blüete, OHG. bluot, plur. bluoti, f.; Goth. *blôþs, AS. blêd. See blühen, Blume, Blust, Blut, and Blatt.