Definition of Bourgeon
Bourgeon
bour·geon


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to grow and flourish rapidly, to increase or expand quickly;

e.g. Her talent began to bourgeon when she started practicing every day.

(verb)
(old and/or literary) to bud or bloom, to develop new shoots;

e.g. In the springtime, the trees begin to bourgeon and grow new leaves.

(noun)
(old and/or literary) a bud, a new shoot on a plant;

e.g. The bourgeon on the bush was growing over the path.



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