bourgeon

Definitions of bourgeon
  1. noun
    a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
    synonyms: bouton
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    types:
    bouton
    a bud from which only a flower or flowers develop
    type of:
    pousse
    any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
  2. noun
    any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
    synonyms: pousse
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    types:
    bouton
    a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
    bouton
    a bud from which only a flower or flowers develop
    type of:
    organe des plantes
    a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
  3. noun
    a partially opened flower
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    type of:
    fleur
    reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
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