scion

UK
/ˈsaɪən/
US
/ˈsaɪən/

Übersetzungen

scionsubstantiv
scions
Pl.
UK
/ˈsaɪən/
US
/ˈsaɪən/
He is the scion of a wealthy family.
Он потомок богатой семьи.
The gardener grafted a scion onto the rootstock.
Садовник привил отросток на подвой.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
scionadjektiv
UK
/ˈsaɪ.ən/
US
/ˈsaɪ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in horticultural contexts (e.g., "scion wood")

Definitionen

scionsubstantiv
A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.
The gardener carefully selected a scion from the healthy apple tree for grafting.
A descendant of a notable family.
As the scion of a wealthy family, he was expected to take over the family business.
scionadjektiv
Used attributively: relating to, consisting of, or intended for a scion (young shoot) used in grafting.
The orchard ordered scion wood for the spring grafting season.