Honorific epithet used parenthetically to mark a beloved person as being deceased.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) The birth of a baby. / (idiomatic, sometimes humorous or ironical) An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.

plural of blessed event

God bless you (short prayer for the recipient)

Exclamation of surprise.

Exclamation of surprise.

Centaurea benedicta (formerly usually called Cnicus benedictus), a thistle-like plant native to the Mediterranean.

To make the sign of the cross.

plural of blessed thistle

(rare) Synonym of God bless