scion
/ˈsaɪən/
noun
- A descendant or heir, especially of a wealthy or influential family.
- As a scion of the royal house, she was trained from birth in diplomacy.
- The young scion of the banking family decided to become a teacher instead.
- The company was passed down to the scion of the founder, who modernized it.
- A young shoot or branch used for grafting onto another plant.
- The gardener cut a scion from the apple tree and attached it to a sturdy rootstock.
- To grow a new rose variety, you need to take a scion from the desired plant.
- The scion was carefully wrapped with tape to help it heal and grow.
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