Meaning of the word scion in English
What does scion mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scion
US /ˈsaɪ.ən/
UK /ˈsaɪ.ən/
Noun
1.
a descendant of a notable family
Example:
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He is a scion of a wealthy industrial family.
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The young scion was expected to take over the family business.
2.
a detached shoot or twig of a plant, especially one used for grafting
Example:
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The gardener carefully grafted the apple scion onto the rootstock.
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New plants can be grown from a healthy scion.