Word of the Day: Scion

Can you pronounce scion?

Thursday, October 24, 2024

noun 1. A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting. 2. A descendant of a notable family. "The rosebush sprouts many scions in early spring." "The Bradford pear had several scions on the lower branches." "As the scion of the shipping empire, she was expected to take over the family company one day." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Old French, early 14th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings This word is from Middle English by way of the Old French "ciun," meaning "shoot, twig." The oldest and most common usage is from botany, referring to a young sprout or shoot of a plant, usually used for grafting or rooting. If you wanted to share a cutting of your rosebush with a neighbor, you would gift them a scion of the plant. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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