pousse

Definitions of pousse
  1. noun
    any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
    synonyms: bourgeon
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    types:
    bourgeon, 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
  2. noun
    a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
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    type of:
    excroissance, proéminence
    a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
  3. noun
    a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person
    synonyms: cyclo-pousse
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    type of:
    charrette
    a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
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