bourgeon

Other forms: bourgeoning; bourgeoned; bourgeons

Definitions of bourgeon
  1. verb
    produce buds, branches, or germinate
    synonyms: burgeon forth, germinate, pullulate, shoot, sprout, spud
    germinate
    cause to grow or sprout
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    type of:
    grow
    increase in size by natural process
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