Thursday, October 24, 2024

Word of the Day: Scion

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Scion
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noun 1. A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.
2. A descendant of a notable family.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The rosebush sprouts many scions in early spring."
Play Button "The Bradford pear had several scions on the lower branches."
Play Button "As the scion of the shipping empire, she was expected to take over the family company one day."
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Old French, early 14th century
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Why This Word?
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. ...
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