Associations to the word «Bourgeon»

Wiktionary

BOURGEON, verb. (obsolete) To sprout; to put forth buds; to shoot forth, as a branch.

Dictionary definition

BOURGEON, verb. Produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted".

Wise words

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